Elyria post aims to double World War II membership drive
Bland report outlines expansion for Elvris-Peat No 1B Amer Legion post. Fred Lofites presents plan to enroll 1,000 members for the 1946 fiscal year as local totals exceed the 1946 quota of 84. Post No 12 to honor Armistice Day with a dance. annual meeting set for next Tuesday with trustees to be elected. Birthday banquet to follow November 20 for October November December birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland Fof
Elvris-Peat
Amateur Legion
Fred Lofites
Hala
Beal
Vatious
Ine
Post No. 12
Ohio -Streat
Charles Kremer
Elyria Ameri¢an
Legion, Holding .Company
Lds
Nto
Springfield Elects City Commission
Springfield voters approved two bond issues totaling nearly 5 million dollars for grade crossing elimination and improvement projects and elected a three member city commission. Four other bond proposals totaling 3 million failed. Harry W. Snodgrass won the municipal judge race against incumbent Fred Ax Wagner. A tight city council contest saw a candidate separated by about one thousand votes among six contenders. About 25 000 votes were cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Springfeld
Yeaterday
Harry W. Snodgrass
Fred Ax Wagner
Amherst Recreation Levy Election Yields Votes
Amherst voters backed a recreation levy with Goldthorpe winning 268 votes over Gilbert Wattrick at a local town meeting. Ward officials and board members were present as the Amherst township election totaled 414 for and 122 against the levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizay
Harry Kane
Weileein
Harry Bat
Follér
Wage
Tounéllman
Cleek
Charles
Miller
Fred Coverdale
G. Fieckiar
Vatas
Wetter
EF WO Labits
Amherst Township
Neal Lidwig
Lewis Merchant
Fred Kach
Tion Levy
Demand Price Line On Autos Be Held
Detroit auto workers urged a strict price line on autos and asked the President to secure OPA approval for 1946 car price increases. The access to increases was to be guarded to prevent inflationary pressure and protect consumer costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Elyrian To Come Home On Hospital Train
Wesley M. Fackler, Navy carpenter’s mate, after 27 months overseas in the Pacific, began a homeward journey that was halted by shipboard illness and an evacuated stop in Wyoming. Navy officials hope he can ride a hospital train to Cleveland with an ambulance waiting, while his parents Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Fackler of 14 Madison street await final word on the final leg of the trip. In the same notice, lilacs and violets bloom unusually at the H. C. Chambers farm on Ford Road, with flowers appearing on a lilac bush that should have bloomed last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley.m. Fackler
Pacific
Navy
Dewey Fackler
Madison Street
Elysian
United States
Pretmania
Wyoming
Tds
Fackler
Navy Hospital
Cleveland
H. C. Chambers
Ford Road
Markets Report From Chicago Prices and Baskets Detail
The notes catalog diverse market quotes for produce and livestock with prices for baskets of onions and potatoes, various eggs, and live poultry. It lists wholesale and unwashed goods, weights in baskets, and several seller names, all reflecting a bustling commodity round-up with fluctuating values and supplier references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuilago
Chicago
Weore A
United State Wattoe
Opie
Ben Leghorn
ERNEST W WORCESTER DIES AT SUMMERFIELD HOME
ERNEST W WORCESTER of Summerfield Ohio died Tuesday at his home after a long illness. He leaves a wife Clara and several daughters. funeral services will be held in Florida. Interment to follow in St Mary’s Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest W. Worcester
Ernak
W. Wanoeetare
Mueeday
Hig
Summerfield
Pla
Paal
Sutolvilla
Clara
Mra
Bathee
Atokeine
Elyria
Mes
Rose
Waaver
Ashlafid
Asd
Jared Jenkite
Nanking
Neesone
Herity
Hebert
Caail
Slytia
Arthurcand
Harold
Butters Bul Ridge
Lillian Heevodk
Thlads
Fidfida
Margaret Sharfe
Mia Mary Margaret Sharpe
Wiliamed
Sharpe
Hee
Beet Fourth
Heart Attaek
Borficin
Adrian Michigatt
Ottobey
St. Maryachueeh
Attars Rosary Sosciety
Knights of
St. Dohi
Catholic Sunshine Club
Adide
Jask Sharpe
Theddore Sharpe
South Pacific
Jackie Sharpe
Meg
Phillip Flood
Californite
St Mary'a
Joseph Lehane
St. Mary's Cemetery
In And About The Court. Court House Deliberations
Names and dates frame a court page. James Leighton Lorain dies Sept 29 with estate valued at 918 346, divided among grandson Joseph Leighton of Erie Pennsylvania, son James of Erie, and daughter Clara Leighton of Lorain. Ruth M Gray seeks divorce from Minton for neglect and cruelty. married 1944. Beatrice Ralph of Avon Lake seeks alimony from W A Ralph, married 1927 with one child Theresa Baker. R D Amherst sues for divorce from Pie David of Ft McPherson Ga, married 1938 with one child. County awards contract to J D Farasey Miz Co Cleveland to remove old smoke stack and build new at county home for 1605. Phyllis Dostall seeks divorce from Julius for neglect and cruelty. Judge Cook. Nelfie Brumley granted divorce from Gilbert for neglect. Judge Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James, Leighton
Lorain
Joseph’ Leighton
Erie
James
Clara Leighton
Thereen Baker
R. D. Amherst
Pie, David
Ft. McPherson
Elation Hospital
J. D. Farasey Miz. Co
Cleveland
Townsend Club Plans Sauerkraut Supper In November
Elyria meeting announced Townsend gathering for November 15 to discuss Washington activities and the Full Employment Bill of 380 dollars. National Townsend Council in Washington endorses a campaign and discharge petition to Congress. A Saturday dance is set for Victory Hall at 108 Middle Avenue for weekly entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
Townsend
Elyria
Truman
National Townsend Council
Washington
Congress
Victory Hall
Middle Avenue
School Board to appoint fifth member as Kennedy may resign
Text notes Kennedy may resign from the school board to avoid serving on both council and board. Four remaining members will elect a fifth to finish Kennedy's term. Appointments fill expired terms for former members Goilmar and Terry. Other board members include Burton Ohlemacher and Richard Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wag
Smith
George &. Lamberton
Elyria
Oberlin College
Hedy
Burton & Ohlemacher
Richard §. Stevens
Communiaty Faces Cease Fire Claim at Border Threat
Fragmentary text suggests a community or regional group claiming a halt to government action along a provincial border near the Shanting Peninsula. Referenced names and places are unclear due to OCR damage, but indicate a major border location and political tension with a substantial population involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheit
Hopel-Shanai Honai
Atda
North- China
Shanting Peninsula
Chungring
Thirteen WWII service members announced discharged
A Biynie Selective Service Board report lists thirteen former residents of the city who received discharge from the Armed Forces. It provides names and discharge details including branch, service periods, and discharge locations such as Indianapolis Gap Pennsylvania Toledo Lorain Tyndall Field Keesler Field Fort Leonard Wood and Fort Lewis with overseas service noted for several.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elytiangs O
Armed Fondss
Aga
Areport Fom
Biynié
Selective Service Board
Edward J. Kendinakl
Sandysky Avenue
Cleveland
Atty
Second Street
Army
Scott Field
Frank
Adathi
Erle Street
Camp Atterbury
Indi
Ralph William Nichols
Columbus Street
Navy
Toledo
Harry Klein
East Bridge
Miss
John Ernest Klypp
Hildreth Street
South Bend
Ind
Henry Joseph Smith
Spruce Street
Fort Leonard Wood
William Albert Dyer
Fort Lewis
Washington
Welfare department set to absorb county child welfare center
County commissioners announced plans to form a county welfare department with Floyd Shaw as head, with the County Children’s Home at Oberlin to come under the new agency if the home’s trustees consent. Trustees would be advisory in the welfare setup. Also, Edward Snyder reported a boy collided with his bakery truck on Bread Street near Cedar at 1 p.m. yesterday. the boy appeared unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Shaw
Trustega
County Children‘d Home
Oberlin
Shaw
Children’s Home
Tisteer
Children
Edward Snyder
Spruce Street
Alice
Bread Street
Cedar
Election results show mixed party gains in city council
In the council at large race Republican EB Buell was reelected. Democratic winners were Thomas Ly Johnson and Leo Lyete. Ward winners included William Thomas, David Morys, Edward Novak, Joe Petrosky, John Repko, Joe Grins oa, and James Romaser. School board winners were E.% Miller, Walter Nielsen, and Joe Syete. Miller was new. City bond judges approved street and storm sewer bonds. Official returns reported today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Buell
Thomas Ly
Johnson
Leo Lyete
William Thomas
David Morys
Edward Novak
Perth
Joe Petrosky
John Repko
Democras
Joe Grinsoa
James Romaser
Nut of
Local Elections Yield Diverse Roster of Local Officials
Fragmentary OCR reveals names elected to school and town boards including Bardon and Marked by uncertain spellings. Officials listed include a mix of trustees, a justice of the peace, and bond committee members with partial references to Clarke, Kuzmierczcae, and others, indicating a village or town political roundup.
Local Election Returns Across Towns and Counties
In Avon Lake and surrounding townships voters chose mayors clerks treasurers and trustees. R B Wagner led Avon Lake mayoral vote while Joe Boehm Nina Dunning and several council members were reelected or newly chosen. Ridgeville Columbia Huntington and Rochester saw mixed results with incumbents defeating challengers and several new trustees and school board members taking office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlee Smith
Haren Tie Ware
Lewis Geille
Gatlion
Blain
A. B. Gubsrn
Athe
Ripton
Ralph Morgan
Jarmias Lewis
Tristeeship
Ralph Blackwell
War Bul
Ayer
Bong
Reuben Cal
BE. Smith
Ni M. Weyek
J. Thayer
Frank Knowles
Elmer Waldron
Hollie Ektesberry
Ira Swartz
Charles Opfet
Alonzo Jackson
Edna Wilcox
Cecil Taylor
Julius
Wilcox
Arthur’ Dushen
Ski -Arid’ Cherlen
King
Wilson
Joe Boehm
Nina Dunning
Dwight Easty
Clinton
Paul
Henry Lawler
Albert Kiligehirn
Leland Rice
Carl Dietz
William Kigusmeyer
Howard Walker
Arthur Law
S,p, Fisher
Carl Lorenz
Vance Hell
Waldberg Brown
Choisen
Paul McCampbell
Mr. Randall
Merle Hall
Anthony Riegelsberger
J. B. Forthofer
Theodore Peak
Mayo Wood
Edward Schober
Edward Pulzier
Theodore Findora
Lewis Bennet
Theresa
Wagner
Emeat Linden
Constable
Aloysius Hassell
Roy Schwinn
Stanley Wolf
Ridgeville
Mabel Stacey
Harris Fortune
Herman Wellert
Laschs
Brandt
Couche
Finnegan
Fearn Leonard
Rice Roy Osburn
John S. Snejl
Columbia Township
Carl Burke
Roy Churchward
John Britton
Columbia
Gordon Bartter
Roland Cartwright
Kenneth Peeple
JohnLongben
Russell Wage
Hrighton
C. Auble
Clair Goss
Donald Day
Ethel Lee
Albert Zingher
Fred Justice
George McQuade
Garland
Frank Power
Harold Allsop
Allen Thompson
Sly Gouncl
Ingraders
William Gleason
Oberlin News Briefs Praises and Personal Notices
Oberlin residents receive updates on retirements, discharges, and local moves. Richard Hanmer and Amy Oaborn listed. Anthony Pitalnd and Alfred Hubbard honored for service. changes at Oberlin Bank and savings institution noted. Kindergarten club plans toy repair session November 13 at 7:30 p.m. Local staff shifts include Marie Cook Schwarer joining the People's Bank. Parents and students keep track of community happenings and new addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Pitalnd
Novermbatty
Medical Coffe
Sidux Cavelowa
Celobar
PiFciitohald
Capetalf
Afeiéa
Italy
Siegard Southern
Hig Homie
Coule
Alfred Hubbard
U. S
Oberlin
Sak Julai
Puerto Aled
West College Street
P. D. Hubbard
South
Slreet
Reed College
Ore
Burton Hoffery
Navy
Separation Center
Toleo
Southern Pacific
John Christopher
Oberlin Savings Bank
Bank of America
California
Mother's Club
Kinderten
Arts and Industries
Fire and Explosion Damage at Jack Knight Dry Cleaning
An explosion followed by fire damaged the Jack Knight dry cleaning plant at 130 Mendel Court. The blast blew soot and burning clothes onto the floor, igniting more garments. Window casings and roof areas suffered minor damage. Cause unknown. Firefighters remained on site into the afternoon. Nearby fires included leaves and grass burning on Hamilton Street and West Third Street. causes deemed uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Knight
Mendel Court
Knight
Hamilton Street
West Third Street
Busy Schedule Ahead for Junior C OFC Board
The Chamber of Commerce will meet at Wh airectory with Paul Deus presiding. Plans were announced for a Thanksgiving event at Spring Valley Country Club on November 21. Several members will attend the Columbus meeting on November 17 and 18, and a football game is noted on November 17.
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Las Mages Tey
Boars
Chamber of Conmmerce
Paul, Deus
Orgavigation
Spotadi
Dante
Spring Valley Country Club
Columbus
Ghia
Commerce
Airport projects and city plans dominate Elyria meeting
Elyria chamber directors approved forming a committee to study a municipal airport feasibility. They also discussed a river bridge across Black River Gorge to ease Broad Street traffic, anticipated northeast residential growth, and reported on post office expansion and rising hotel需求. Dale Roth, 9, was bitten by a cocker spaniel near Foster Avenue on his way to school. A car fender was damaged in Sears lot by a freight truck. In New York, O Dwyer prepares to take office January 1 for four years as LaGuardia steps down, with Lazarus Joseph and Vincent Impellitteri elected to key posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Chamber
Commerce
Black
Sorthern
Broad Street
Dale Roth
Foster. Avenue
Blerbower
Lake Avenue
Wey
Keyes
Third Street
Sears
Kings County
la Guardia
Italy
O'Dwyer
Brooklyn
Offices to Move to Chicago Under National Society Plan
The National Society plans shifting offices from Elyria to Chicago on December 3. Executive director Lawrence J. Linck leads the move, consolidating editorial and department offices. The Crippled Children's movement headquarters shift from Elyria to Chicago, while the magazine The Crippled Child will publish from Self, with Vivian Hackett editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elytiata
Chicago
Hatep
Lawraned J. Linck
National Seciety
Wilhcweard Avalla
LaSalle Street
Chitagd
Redéaors
Aled Boron 2 Gang sAciely
Wil
Chitaki
Gaetal Pee Séateli
Flayelt
Elyetas Ooca
Crippled Childrén's Movement
Ohio
Society For
Nalional
Elyria
Pomona Grange Meeting Highlights Veteran Rights Talk
Pomona Grange met with Baton Grange drawing 82 attendees last Saturday. Capt. C. Kirby of Elyria Veterans Service Center spoke on veteran rights while the meeting paid respects to William Berg and Mrs. Fred Decker. Pomona officers planned mail box name prints and an upcoming state meeting with expenses. A November 12 officers meeting at Carlisle Grange was announced along with skits, group singing, and a miscellaneous auction. Police seek two inmates who escaped Gratton Prison Farm Ray Sykuta and Owen Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona Grange
Baton Grange
C. Kirby
Elyria Veteran's Service Center
Eharta
William, Berg
Oberlin
Fred Decker
Carlisle
Wo . Melcher
Trig
Ridgeville
EH. Parke
Abisiaial
Pomona
Oscar Dunn
Tulare
Grange
Kirby
Schwan
King Crowell
Ohio
Gratton
Ray Sykuta
Here
Owen Stuart
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Don Bonehea
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Tel ‘Hothorne
Reley—Feck
Panantis
Prans—Kielters
Rariane
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Possay
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Pater
Uclle
Atrong
Aigdeaering
Chales
Iieen
Susie
Ite
Avery
Mediyoe
Tisas i
Sudro-Curtis Ambulance
Ruth M. Gray
West Avenue
Minton
Beatrice Ralph
Avon Lake
W. A. Ralph
Phylls Dostall
BD. A. Cook
Nelfie Brumley
Gilbert
A. ‘Cook
Amy
CJO
UAW
Frankensteen
Labor
Frankenstees
Indicott
Jose
Blying
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