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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1947

Page

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UAW Reelects Walter Reuther as President

Walter B Reuther won re election as head of the United Auto Workers CIO in Atlantic City New Jersey securing 5502 votes to 2472 for Emil Maxey of Detroit. The result strengthens a pro Marshall Plan stance as Reuther vows union influence in postwar European aid and policy making at the convention.

Atlantic City N.J Walter B. Rleuther United Auto Workers Reuther George S Addes Heather Emil Maxey Detroit Marzey Mae Reuuther R. J. Thomas Richard ‘Tf. Leonard Richard Gogser Toledo Joan W. Livingston St. Jeonis Tu Anly Reuthuritus

Suspect Held In $500,000 Mounds Club Robbery

Detroit police detained ex convict Sam Borri, 31, in connection with a September holdup at the Mounds Club near Cleveland. Investigators said Borri turned over a mak and three money bags believed used in the raid and identified him as the gang leader implicated in the September 29 attack on the club and its guests.

Detroit Swank Mounds Club Cleveland Sam Borri Borrt Anid

Children To See Parade As Rotary Club Guests

Fifty five children at Lorassy County Children's Home Oberlin will attend the Santa Claus Mardi Gras parade in Elyria Friday afternoon as guests of the Elyria Rotary Club. The club arranged transport and refreshments after the parade. The parade, sponsored by Elyria merchants, starts at 2 pm Friday. Coshocton Doctor Dies. Dr. J F McAllister 42, a city school member elected November 4, died at home of pneumonia last night.

Lorassy County Oberlin Elyria Coshocton J. F. McAllister

Prices At Noon Across Major Firms In New York

Prices at noon showed shares of N Y Central Penta American Can Montgomery Ward National Dairy and other large firms moving. Markets included Roebuck Westinghouse Woolworth Bendix General Motors White Motors Republic Steel U S Steel and Standard of Ohio alongside Cities Service.

N.Y Montgomery Ward National Dairy Hears Roebuck Westinghouse Electr Woolworth Co Bendix General Motors White Motors Republic Steel U.S. Steel, Standard of Ohio Cities Service

Election reform eyed with ballot counting machines

The board of county commissioners weighs a plan to modernize Lorin County elections using voting machines. Estimated annual cost is 2156 dollars with savings from reduced counting staff and faster results. New York state and several Ohio counties have used the machines for years, and about 500 cities in the Western States are considering them.

Ofc Board of County Commissioners Bes Wintel New York State Ohio

Boy Suspected In Shooting Of 13 Insulators

Deputy sheriffs and juvenile authorities checked who shot 14 insulators on high tension lines feeding the PS substation on Griswold road. A youth was apprehended and turned to juvenile authorities as investigations continue. Power engineers warn broken insulators risk fire and dangerous live conductors, threatening Blyria’s power supply.

Emity Juevenile Griswold Road Power Company Blyria

Rotarians Hear Indian Chief at Elyria Meeting

The Elyria Rotary Club hosted Larry LeMoyne Chief White Fagle of the Blackfoot tribe in a Yoost CoA gathering. He spoke on tribal origins, education for Indians, Navajo handicrafts, and wool shortages amid a difficult winter, with visitors Frank Sheldon and several Rotarians introduced as new members.

Larry LeMoyne White Fagle Elyrla Rotary Chup Hell Yoost Coa Gihelur National Park Frank Sheldon Elyrian Elyria Lab Columbus Rotary Club BN. McIntosh Richmond Michigan Carla Spitler Oberlin Kenneth Shook Lornin Ralph Tibball Community Christ Glennard Pierson Chib

Second Recount Requested in Avon Lake Village Election

Lorain County Board of Elections considered a request for a second recount after Louis Hall trailed by four votes to win Avon Lake Village seat. Official counts show James J. King 655, William Dunlap 609, Walter Bleser 560, Henry Lawler 477, Carl Dietz 460, L M Rupert 451, Hall 447. A Sheffield Lake mayoral race recount and an amendment repeal margin were noted.

Laraly County Avon Lake L. M Rupert Lorain

Buying U S Bonds On Margin Prompted Testimony

Retired Maj. Gen. Bennett EB Meyers testified before a Senate subcommittee that he bought 4 million dollars in government bonds on margin during the war after discussions with former Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau and Fed officials. Meyers said officials implied bonds would be supported at par, and he denied offering or receiving kickbacks, labeling Hughes charges as lies.

Wastington Bennett EB. Meyers Henry Morginthau Air Force Senate Investi BeUng Morgenthau Marshner Howard Huges Doria Becauue Meyers Hughes Huthes Eeeles Army Emergency Committee Air Force Service Committee Ite Beeles Subcommittee Homer Ferguson Mich

Proposed Four Lane Highway Would Run From Lodi to Grove

County Commissioner Oscar G Dunn said the proposed Elyria Lorain road would be a four lane divided center roadway spanning from Lodi Street to Grove Avenue in Lorain. State highway officials discussed a possible next year start for a main section from Furavel Avenue to North Ridge Road, with the project using the Yellow Line right of way once owned by Wilson Properties Co. and purchased earlier in cooperation with the county for highway use.

Oscar G. Dunn Elyria-Lorain State Way Department Lodi Grove Avenue Lorain Courtly Homer Bricker State Highway Division Ashland Furavel Avenue North Ridge Road Dunnlewid State Highway Department Wilson Properties Co Cooperaton

Holy Name Society Social Meeting at St Marys Basement

Holy Name Society members in Elyria plan a semioal social at St Marys basement Thursday evening starting at 7 30. Entertainment includes film showings from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cleveland quartet singing, Armitage brothers tap dancing, and diet numbers by Dr Charles Guth and daughter Shirley. Card playing and a luncheon follow. open to all Holy Name members and invited male friends.

Holy Name Society Elyria St Mary's Ehitech Ted Federal Bureau of Invest Ration Clevelums Armitage Brothers Charles Guth Shirley Holy Name

600 Selected For Burial At Gettysburg

Gettysburg National Cemetery prepares three plots for 600 Civil War era soldiers from World War II. Cemetery officials say room remains for about 2,000 more graves but advise limiting the current interments to preserve the shrine’s character. 4400 total interments planned with four burials daily to allow for family services.

Gettysburg Gettysburg National Cemetery Abraham Lincoln War Department J. Walter Coleman National Park Coleman San Francisco Honda Ctellysburg Eattny Quartermaster , Distribuction Center Philadelphia David

Four Killed In Pitched Battle Between British and Undergrounders

In a roughly hour long clash near Raannna and Hertolia between Haifa and Tel Aviv, four members of the Irgun Zvai Leumi were killed and several others wounded. British squads overran the forest area and captured a number of Irgunists, as fighting disrupted nearby villages.

Jerusalem Haifa Tel Aviv Trigun Zvai Leumi Raannna Hertolia

Fliers Forced Down By Alaskan Storm

Big Delta Alaska reports a rescue of two pilots Clifford Evans and George Truman after a failed attempt to reach Whitehorse. Departing from Elmen Ihart Field near Anchorage, heavy headwinds and a snow storm forced them to turn back, landing at Big Delta amid Alaska highway weather challenges.

Big Delta Alaska Clifford Evans George Truman Whiteshorke Alhazard Whitehorse Truman

Parade uniforms handed out for city event

Boys from McKinley School will gather at We Tower Hall to receive uniforms and participate in a parade. Officials urge parade watchers to keep Broad Street clear from noon Friday until the procession passes.

Kenyon Oxford Cambridge Park Avenue Hospital Tower Hall McKins Schou McKinley School Bop van Mayorselvet Hephy Ault Will Purdyde Muighal Yaduy Pole EL J. Stankard

Score To Receive Certificates In Home Nursing

American Red Cross officials from the Elyria chapter announced that 20 Brighton High school students in home nursing have completed their courses and will receive pins and certificates at a school assembly. The event will feature a display of class equipment, with Miss Mary Louise Paynich visiting to present the pins. Attending are adults in the Brighton class and parents, plus Elyria Red Cross leaders Miss Edna Schropp and Mrs Kathryne Hull with Mrs Pearl Murphy.

American Red Cross Elyria Brighton Betty Nestor Alberta McClellan Barbara Crandall Alice Storton Lois Marie Sheffield Wardline Moore Norma Gonktin Ruth Ellen Forthey Alice Babcock Bernadine Moore Roberta Blick Breinna Edna Schropp

Truman To Deliver Message In Person In Congress Session

President Truman will deliver his foreign aid and price message in person to a special session of Congress next Monday. The White House says the speech will begin at 1 30 p m EST in the House Chamber before a joint session of the House and Senate.

Washington Truman Congress White House House Senate

Dr White of Cleveland Elected President of University of Toledo

Dr Wilbur Wallace White of Western Reserve in Cleveland was elected president of the University of Toledo by the board. He will start about March 1, succeeding acting president Dr Raymond J Carter after the death of Dr Phillip C Nash earlier this year.

University of Toledo Toledo Wilbur Wallace White Graduate School of Western Reserve Cleveland White Toledo University Raymond J. Carter Eareer Phillip C. Nash

Burned Worksman Injured in Dayton Plant Explosion

Fred Tandy 30 was severely burned in an explosion at the Continental Banking Company plant in Dayton while alone in the basement paint room. Firemen cited ignition near the room ceiling as the probable cause. Vehicle accidents and divorces are also reported in the area, with several motorists and residents listed by name and address. The Day’s incidents include a Lake Avenue collision near the city limits, a horse-vehicle accident on Route 20, and multiple divorce actions in county court. A Geneva college student trio suffered serious injuries in a wreck, with one student killed.

Dayton Fred Tandy Continental Banking Tandy College Salem Geneva College City Hospital Geneva Faye Towne Ellsworth Butty Jane Dick Wilkins Burgh, Pa East Palestine

Markets in chaos after wreck and theft shock Beaver Falls

In a chaotic report from multiple towns a truck crash injured James Latham, 20, and Marjorie Willner, 17, both of Beaver Falls, while Michael Gallagher, 23, of New Banhalla was also hurt. A burglary at W. Southworth’s home netted $235 in a tin box as poultry prices show minor changes and market notes reflect blues and blues of holiday season.

James Latham Marjorie Willner Beaver Falls Michael Gallagher New Banhalla Kt Howaeas Columbus Cleveland Ton Maree Ines Romsiers Bloomington Markes W. Southworth Strady Con Medias Wea

National Railway Labor Act talks move toward settlement

Officials note under manning and delays threaten national transportation as direct negotiations proceed under the National Railway Labor Act. If talks fail, the National Mediation Board would mediate, then the president could appoint a fact finding committee with a 30 day no-strike period and potential extensions. In Cleveland market notes, home growers, vegetables, and livestock prices show mixed activity amid slower demand. Canton Industrialist dies: Howard J. Fawcett, 64, chairs the respondent firm, dies from a cerebral hemorrhage. funeral set tomorrow.

Mnsd National Railway Labor Act National Mediation Board Washington Eaten Canton Howard 2 Fawcett RejPublicay Stamping & Enameling Co Faweed Enameling

Tired Old Battleship Wears Death Shrouds

NEWARK, No. The once mighty battleship New Mexico, old and tired, is to be dismantled near Newark Harbor after a long voyage from Boston. Fireboats and police guard the harbor as officials press the Navy to scrap the ship elsewhere, citing fears Newark becoming a ship graveyard.

Newark New Mexico Gravesend Bay Washington Newark Harbor Vincent J. Murphy Michael BL New Jersey

Police Briefs Report Theft and Reckless Driving Incidents

Edward Kurtz reported his 1941 Ford stolen from Broad street and East avenue after leaving his ignition key in the lock for about 18 minutes. A crash on Lake avenue near Dewey street injured George Updike and John W. Crall, with Crall’s car leaving the scene after hitting a pole. An abandoned Adams street car owned by Harold Grover was found. railroad camp resident Edward Cain was fined $5 for intoxication, as Paul Sinko, also from the camp, paid $5 for intoxication. Orlando Santell of Berea was fined $15 for reckless driving after an East avenue accident.

Edward Kurtz Cascade Street Broad Street East Avenue Kurla George Updike Adams Street John W. Crall Birmingham Lake Avenue Dewey Crall Dewey Street Updike Bis Croll Harold Grover Lorai Lorain Grover Edward Cain A. R. Agate Paul Sinko Orlando Santell Berea

Elyria Delegation Heads to Ohio Chamber Meet in Columbus

Elyria will be represented at the fifty fourth annual meeting of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce in Columbus on November 18 and 20. B Johnson president of the Elyria Chamber and Norris Ryder secretary manager will attend. W S Hoffman and W S Fraula of Electra Alloys Division American Brake Shoe Co also expected. Congressman Fred A Hartley Jr will be the speaker at an Ohio Night dinner.

B. Johnson Flyria Chamber of Commerce Norris Ryder Ohio Chamber of Commerce Columbus Johnson Elyria W. S. Hoffman W. S. Fraula Electra- Alloys American Brake Shoe Company Fred A. Hartley Jr New Jersey Ohio Chambers of Commerce Tie

Fatal death from rubbing alcohol at Elyria home

Gunner Carl Lenartson a Swede aged about 29 residing in a garage room behind the RB L. Fricson home at 132 Caroline street died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 2 45 this morning from slow poisoning after drinking hay rum rubbing alcohol Coroner S C Warti ruled the cause. Lenartson had been arrested Sunday for intoxication and released Monday morning after which he fell ill and died. He had lived in Elyria about 17 years coming from Sweden and is survived by his father Lenart and siblings in Sweden.

Gunnar Carl Lenartson RB. L. Fricson Caroline Street Lenartson Elyria Memorial Hospital Ericson S.C. Warti Lenarison Elyria Sweden Sudtra Curtis Funeral Home Lenart Helen

Elyria Junior Chamber to Induct 40 New Members

Elyria Junior Chamber of Commerce will induct about 40 new members at a Friday dinner at Saddle Club Avert Lake Ken. Tp. m. Nov. 14. Jim Riggs, president of the Ohio Junior Chamber, and Carl Belkohfer, U S Junior Chamber treasurer, will attend. New members named include James Dall Robert Williamson Thomas Reeve Elmer Wyatt and Thomas German with William Resar providing entertainment with sport movies.

Elyria

Will Build New Home on Brandison Avenue

R W Smith of 486 Eighth Street obtained a city building permit to erect a 36 by 24 foot one story frame dwelling at 200 Brandison Avenue, costing about 8600 dollars, to be sold. Harold H. Eibling and C A Gibbons planned to attend a Kent State University workshop session for school superintendents this afternoon.

Brandston Avenue R. W. Smith Eighth Street Brandison Avenue Hart Dickaron Smith Harold H. Eibling Elyria Public C. A Gibbons Kent State University

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