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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1948

Page

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Dewey Awaits Returns In New York Hotel

New York reports Gov Thomas E Dewey, the Republican front runner, voting at 12 noon at 18 East List Street with Mrs. Dewey. He plans to return to the Roosevelt Hotel to watch results with family and advisers after a final election appeal to voters.

New York Taomas E Dew White House Dewey Airs Dewer East List Street Roosevelt Hotel Tom Johnny Devess George M. Dever Owosso M.cn

Funeral services for Elizabeth McKinney at 89

Funeral services were arranged today for Elizabeth McKinney 89 who died in Mercy Hospices yesterday from burns suffered when flames from a stove ignited her chiming.

Portsmouth Elizabeth McKinney Mercy

Cleveland Northeastern Ohio Weather Forecast

Cloudy and mild conditions continue this afternoon with a chance of rain tonight. Low around 50. Wednesday expects a high near 60 with continued unsettled conditions in the region.

Cleveland Ohio

Markets Found Today on Page Fourteen

Markets found today on page fourteen include Double Eagle Stamps on Monday and Tucson. Crystal Clear Dry Cleaners at 132 Broad Street. Adv.

Double Eagle Tucson Crystal Clear Dry Cleaners Broad Street

Three Plane Crashes Kill Seventeen Across U S

United Press reports seventeen people died in three separate crashes. At Camp Chaffee Arkansas officers recovered the charred remains after an Air Force transport wreck near Mulgrow Oklahoma. A private plane near Roaring Springs Texas yielded seven bodies while an Oklahoma guard B 26 searching for the Roaring Springs crash went down near Temple Texas killing all aboard.

United Press Temes Oklahoma Ies w.Gex Iy Liery Camp Chaffee Ark x.Ned Mul-' Grow Oxia R G. Rapp Denver Producing and Refining Co Roaring Springs Tex Temple

Freighters Collide on Lake Erie, One Dead

A collision occurred early today on Lake Erie involving two freighters the Belen and the Frank Armgrange. The Boland sank after its hull was crushed, and one man was killed in the disaster.

Lake Erie Toledo Belen Frank Armgrange Marine Inspector's Office Pire

All Seven Votes Go To Truman in NC Precinct

In Waynesville Catahoula precinct of Hazacod county, N C, seven ballots were cast for President Truman as the precinct voted straight Democratic in all races. The 1944 results show Catahoula giving eight votes to Roosevelt and two to Dewey.

Truman Waynesville N. C Hazacod Couniw N.C Dawn Toder Hien Blue Ridge Mountains Cataionchee Roosevelt Thomas E. Dewer

Dewey Wins 11 to 1 in New Hampshire Town

In Harts Location New Hampshire the town reports a landslide for Dewey in the presidential returns with a wide margin over Truman. The brief item notes Dewey's lead as the first nation to report results amid early election coverage.

Dewey New Hampshire HARTS Truman Roosevelt

Railroads Denied Immediate Freight Rate Increase

Washington The Interstate Commerce Commission denied a petition by the nations railroads for an immediate freight rate increase. It said freight hikes would begin on Nov 30 on its carriers to seek a 15 percent rise, and it would decide whether parts of the increase would be effective on short routes.

State Commerce Commission Indar Heavies

Community Gives Dewey Clean Sweep

Michigan voters in Pointe Aux Barques and nearby areas gave Thomas E. Dewey a complete win with 15 votes to none for Truman and Wallace. U S Senator Homer Ferguson led his race with 15 votes while Frank E Hook was blanked. In the governor race Kim Sigler won for Republicans with 14 votes to one for Glenren Williams.

President Truman Votes In His Hometown Today

President Truman casts his ballot in Independence Missouri with the First Lady and Margaret Truman present. Crowds, newsreel cameras, and election officials fill Memorial Hall as he votes for himself and his slate, then plans a quiet day on the family farm before possible late-night returns.

Independence Truman White House Margaret Truman Memorial Hall Tne Geni Truman Vas Voulz Mivself Franklin D. Roosevelt Himsel Alben W. Barkley Jace Trumar Ana Sne Tru- Man Trey

Voting Machines In Operation Across Lorain County

Voters flock to precincts as first use of voting machines proceeds smoothly. Officials report high turnout with an average of about 150 votes per Elyria precinct and quick processing times, while police and fire personnel guard polling sites to prevent late arrivals after 6 30 p m. Early results show many voters adapting to the new system with minimal malfunctions.

Lorain Counts Board of Etevians Toaas Board of Elections Pooth

City Council Sets Hearings Amid Halloween Parade Rush

The council adjourned after a record seven thirty and scheduled hearings for four zoning requests at 7 p.m. December 6. Changes include Foster Avenue from residential to Commercial A, A Clark Street at Williams extending commercial depth, and Commercial A at the northwest corner of Longfellow and Cleveland and Hawthorne and Cleveland. The planning commission urged Foster Avenue changes to exclude specific lots.

Speec Foster Avenue A. Clark Williams

The Stakes In The Election

United Press outlines the 194 presidential race with states in play for the presidency Senate and House seats and a governors contest. It notes 48 states plus Puerto Rico contribute electoral votes with a 266 minimum to win and cites the December 22 election date amid mounting voter turnout and campaign activity.

United Press Ana United States Jruriztan Senate House of Berre Latis Rosa Puerto Rico U. S

Landslide in Naples Buries Wake Crowd. 25 Believed Dead

A landslide in Naples buries a wake gathering, with around 25 persons believed dead. The tragedy wipes out the extended family of Andres Sodato while relatives mourn the death of his wife. Police and rescue teams search the debris as officials assess the scene.

Naples Tweriy Andres Sodato V.gil Vincents

Biggest Hallowe'en celebration draws thousands in Elyria

Thousands of Elsrians joined the city’s largest Hallowe’en parade with an estimated four thousand marchers and large spectator crowds. Prizes were awarded for attendance and costumes as 64 school groups painted store windows, with wins announced for several Elyria and local merchants.

Spirit OF 76 Hallowe'en Elyria Archibald Willard Marge Palmer Barbara Wellert Henry Hennings Ann Hensings Cenveis Parochical Elytia Junior Cnamber of Commerce Ely Mirss Allen Masnard L Huene Fang ‘Dre Cleaners Jefferson Auss Martina Radacny Odonnel Waaight Felton Bull Company Harmston Aces Florist Elsin Am Sava Hut J C Pennes Company Econde Fran Olve Caenes Panto Studio St Mei Agnes Viton Jenellis Ste Honoracie Mrenton el Lowris Companton Seans's St Pabie Service Company Rice Shoe Arecp Ed.iv MT. Harlan Fist Nessmer Brothers

Elyrian Votes For President For 18th Time

Clarence Lyndon, longtime Hamilton School janitor and Elyria resident of 60 years, cast his 18th presidential ballot today at McKinley School. Born in New York and once living in Cleveland, Lyndon first voted for James A Garfield.

Elyrian Clarence Lyndon Ako T.es Ao Ohis T00 East River Street OlLne Maaine Mechnier Senoul Nir Lyndor Hamilton Senoo Elyria New York Cleveland Lyndon McKinley School Oting James A Garfield

Elyria Public Schools Outline 12 Major Objectives

Superintendent Harold H Ebling presents the first annual report listing twelve major objectives for Elyria public schools. The document stresses the building program as critical and notes a bond issue was deferred to November 1949 due to a city planning study. It describes curriculum evaluation needs and progress toward five centers for seventh and eighth grades with departmentalized programs, aiming to align curriculum and improve student education.

Elyria Public Schools Harold H Ebling Riculum

Election Returns To Be Available This Evening

The Chronicle Telegram will tabulate election returns in front of its building and post results as received. People may call 42111 44121 44131 42161 44191 or 44181 to receive returns by telephone. Returns are expected to arrive around 9 p m.

Chronicle - Telegram Sl Chronicle- Telegram

Former Cleveland Schools Business Manager James F. Brown Dies

James F. Brown 58 longtime business manager of Cleveland public schools died last night in Cleveland after a heart attack in January. He had been ill but recently returned to work. Brown led Elyria schools 1932 to 1935, later served in Cleveland roles including assistant director and business manager. He lived at 11608 Iowa Ave Cleveland born in Washington DC survived by wife Virginia and two sons James and George.

James F. Brown Cleveland Public School Elyria Public Schools Cleveland Broun Elsrna Public Scnvors W. O. McCieren Cievelaré Ely Cleveland 2S Clevelarg Sis Marecter Iowa Avenue G.eveland Wash Rpton D. C Virginia James George

Plane Crash Kills Pilot Near Akron

Funeral plans were made for Ramona Taylor, an employee of Frestone, Ture & Rutcher Co, who was killed yesterday when his private plane struck a tree near Siow during a forced landing in fog. Mrs James B Snodgrass of Tallmadge Field said she refused Taylor clearance because of zero ceiling, but he ignored the warning.

Akron Ramona Taylor Frestone, Ture & Rutcher Co Siow. O James B Snodgrass Tallmadge

Radio and Appliance Sales Service Ad

Stewart Radio offers radio and appliance sales and service with contact phone 43-134.

Stewart Radio

Rain Clears Donora Fog After Peak Death Toll

Donora Pennsylvania faced a dense fog that did not carry the airborne killer that killed 19 people over the prior weekend. Health officials reported no new calls from asthmatics or heart patients and credited rain with cleaning the air and stopping zinc plant smelting to prevent further poison exposure.

Donora. Pa Monongahela River

Night School Teacher Approved at Eisha High School

The school board approved Elwood Pierce as a machine shop teacher for night classes at Eisha High School. Pierce will be paid two dollars an hour for up to 144 hours. Other night school teachers were approved last month, but Pierce was employed after that meeting.

Elwood Pierce Eisha High School Pierce

Herbert And Lausche Both Vote In Cleveland

In Cleveland both governor candidates voted midmorning at different locations. Gov. Thomas J. Herbert cast his ballot at Euclid Avenue Christian church then toured the city. Frank J. Lausche voted at Plasterers' Hall and planned to stay for returns at Motel Carter headquarters. They campaigned late into the night with final appeals.

Cleveland Thomas J. Herbert Euclid Avenue Christian Church Frank J. Lausche Plasterers’ Hall Carter

Heights Drive-In Announces New Chicken Barbe Que Sandwich

A teaser notes an upcoming Heights Drive-In at 4th and E River offering a real chicken barbeque sandwich described as extra large and extra delicious. The ad signals a coming soon opening.

New ‘Heights E. River Adv

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