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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1947
Page
1
Cities Service Co. directors authorize a quarterly 86 cent dividend and a special one dollar per share dividend on Bowen stock, payable to holders of record November 28. W. Alton Jones reports consolidated net income of 30,804,000 for ten months ended October 31 versus 6,702,000 a year earlier.
ARO announces an embargo on most freight shipments to Canada amid wartime measures. News includes royal wedding coverage with detailed ceremony descriptions and portraits of the British royal family.
Edward Kern of Fields Corners dies after lingering illness at home aged 68. Survived by wife Lina and three children. Funeral at Fields Methodist Church with burial in Fields Cemetery. Joseph Reisinger, 75, of Columbia Township, dies in Forestville. Surviving wife Jillian, children and many grandchildren. Funeral from Corrigan Funeral Home, burial at Columbia Center. Mrs. Susan Dannemiller Rock, 82, Monroeville seamstress died at home. Survived by daughters and sons, many grandchildren and a sister. Funeral services at St. Joseph's Church.
At The Court House Gwyn Marsh reported to the sheriff's department that his car collided with a guard rail on Route 10 west of LaPorte about 10 p m yesterday when a wire blew out causing him to lose control. Gladys Hardwick Amherst filed suit for divorce from Arthur charging neglect. They were married in 1943 and have two children. Naomi Lawhead Lorain sued for divorce from James charging cruelty. They were married in 1995 and have three children. A suit for divorce by Pawine Chapman against Billy was dismissed yesterday. Edward Remelka found guilty in a paternity suit brought by Jennie Szabo is to pay 350 by Nov 92 toward mother’s expenses and $5 a week for child support. Roderick Sackett Wellington was fined 10 and costs by Justice James Horn after arraignment for tot Winters for a safety stop at Hall Road and Route 20.
A prewar industrial strength view outlines Europe's dire goal shortage and high inflation with Turkey and icee slipping. It notes Bretton Woods machinery for short term credit and capital for reconstruction, the Marshall Plan, and the Paris statement of 18 European nations seeking 22 billion dollars over four years. It cites Americans’ disbelief, inflation fears, and the fear of Communist moves if loans are not made, while recalling a Winchester exhibit where hot water bottles were the prized possessions.
The Lorain County Farm Bureau elected officers for four advisory councils for the coming year. Amherst council 3-C: Elsie Whiton discussion leader, Arthur Whiton chairman, Arshue Whiton secretary, E. W. Gerber council representative. D. G. Buell and Theodore Alexander also named. Grafton council 3-E: Al Greae discussion reader, Clyde Rundle chairman, Frank Melntire secretary and education committee, Clarence Berton and Clayton Mole named to home and community and legislative committees. Cheriit council 3-6: Mrs Carl Schmitz discussion leader, Ted Manns chairman, Harold Behner secretary, Emerich education committee, Mrs James Lawrie home project, Mrs Ted Manns legislative committee. Huntington council 6-8: Merritt Parker discussion leader, Harald Krueck chairman, Ellsworth Laborie secretary, Glen Rollin education committee, Francis Coe home and community committee, George Krueck legislative and public affairs committee.
Eleanor King, 28, a dump resident, said George King 76 ordered her to inform occupants to move from a shack on Ford road. Mendelson owner Sol Mendelson wanted them off. After a scream, a man pulled her from the shack and struck her on the head with an ax. She was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital. No warrant was issued yet.
The Lorain County Rabbit and Cavy Breeders Association held its regular monthly meeting at Harry Gillmore and 188 Bell avenue with president Joe Wojcik presiding. Secretary Mrs. Alfred Emery reported on the November Winter show from November 7 to 9 and Mrs. Wojcik described the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall banquet on judging day. Attendees traveled from Cleveland Axton Canton Bedford Coshocton Lorain and Elgria. The next meeting will be at Alfred Emery and 210 Marseilles avenue on December 6.
Dewey lashed out at the Kremlin in a speech to the New Hampshire Committee on Crippled Children and Handicapped Persons. He warned that Communism uses hunger and fear to advance, urging steps to curb inflation from foreign aid and criticizing UN attacks on free nations.
Market notes on large whites advancing one cent under increased demand while medium whites and browns stay steady. Details include A grade prices for wholesale and jobbing, Chicago cash quotations with AA and A scores, and itemized figures for poultry, potatoes, apples, cauliflower, celery, lettuce, mushrooms, peppers, cabbage, onions, and livestock markets in Cleveland and Chicago regions.
Elyria will deploy another police mobile unit a three wheel motorcycle for parking meter checks equipped with two way radio. Radio technician Irving Finegold will complete installation this week making the bike the only motorcycle in service with two way transmission. The $450 unit will boost patrol efficiency by enabling meter detail to respond to emergencies instantly. The department already operates five radio equipped automobiles and a two wheel receiver bike. Plans call for two fire department vehicles and lake Erie water plant radio links to city hall.
Fifteen Elyria High School seniors will participate tomorrow in a nationwide test for college scholarships to be awarded by the Pepsi Cola Company. Principal J D Severs reports the same test will be given in other high schools across the country. Several state winners will be considered in the final selections. Five percent of the senior class is eligible to take the test.
Daniel L. Clay of Third street trail er camp said the right front fender from his Plymouth was stolen after he removed it for engine work. Ralph Kurtz of 110 Cascade street reported his car stolen from Broad street at East avenue on November 11 was found abandoned in a ditch at Brooks Park village.
Bernard J. Christman Bolivar mayor elect was beaten and escaped after two masked gunmen forced a car and shot John Russell Meyers 56, of Bolivar, a Wheeling & Lake Erie worker. Marshal Swank chased suspects to Dover before losing their vehicle. Meyers was found in a ditch near the tavern.
Lorain resident Paul Chapla was elected president of the National Tube Management Club for the coming year, succeeding Max Lyndon. John E. Goblé of Pittsburgh, president of the National Tube Company, was the principal speaker. Over 300 members and guests attended the meeting at the Lorain Eagles Hall with plans announced for barnyard night and Christmas events.
Mottier of Elyrian dies at Akron Mia. Alice H. McClellan, 63, mother of William C. McClellan, Elyria public schools business manager, died after months of illness. She is survived by another son Ned McClellan and a sister Sally Shank, both in Akron. Funeral services set for Friday in Akron. Flowers requested to be omitted.
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