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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1947
Page
10
A Thanksgiving message celebrates the harvest and wartime aid, praising American farming, democratic governance, and spiritual strength. It urges national gratitude and hopes other nations may share the same privileges of liberty and fraternal goodwill.
Congratulations to Mars Archie Penfound of 310 Princeton Avenue for being named Biyria's First Lady of the Year 147 by Beta Sigma Phi. Chosen by five nominators, she leads YWCA activities as acting director during Ona Holles illness and contributes to Red Cross and church work while managing home duties.
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce and Elyria Chamber of Commerce present two reports on city finances and operations. Experts detail specific recommendations aimed at tightening government costs and improving services to taxpayers. Council is urged to study the unbiased proposals for practical reform and lasting benefit.
The Labor government advances deep cuts and new taxes as Britain faces economic strain. A wartime draft-like labor order may compel unemployed and nonessential workers into vital industries. Chancellor Dalton proposes a tax plan to raise about 832 million dollars annually, replacing some subsidies with higher purchase taxes. Public reaction mixes quiet protest with acceptance as undisputed results are awaited.
Agriculture experts noted 23 percent of intended wheat acreage remained unseeded in Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico due to New England weather. They warned delays threaten this year’s 1.4 billion bushel crop, but said reseeding elsewhere could yield over 1 billion bushels in 1948, enough for home use and some export despite wartime losses.
The Senate War Investigating Committee examining Maj. Gen. Bennett Meyers uncovered three sets of Air Corps procurement books. One for brass, one for the White House, and a third to justify higher funding. The probe suggested waste and mismanagement, with key figures like Hap Arnold and Harry Hopkins involved in disputed findings.
At the Onin Farm Bureau Federation convention President Perry L. Green warned that inflation of a wild sort threatens the economy and that Congress may not reach an immediate anti inflation agreement. Executive secretary Murray D. Lincoln cautioned that national inflation will rise if unchecked, while both supported continued aid to Europe despite inflation concerns.
Five Lorain County men will play key roles in the Ohio State Vegetable Growers Conference to be held in Cleveland February 16 to 18. Ellis Hong of Abbe Road Elyria was elected chairman for the entire conference, Stanley Wolfe of Avon chairs the Ohio Vegetable and Potato Growers Association, Harald Ward of Cuyahoga County is chairman of the general program committee, and Carl C. Deeds of Lorain County is co chairman. Carroll Bartter of Columbia Township heads the potato committee with Arnold Keller of Elyria Township as assistant. Alvin Moll of the Ohio State University extension service is assistant secretary due to Earl Uussing’s illness. The conference runs with the Ohio Horticulture Society gathering February 18 to 20 at the Hotel Cleveland.
Karl Piepenburg, treasurer of Elyria Plating Co, built his hillside home on Gulf Road to escape flat terrain. Goats, including prized Saanen stock, roam the slope, creating a rustic, mountain-like setting that reflects his preference for rugged landscapes and breeding origins in the mountains.
Piepenburg, raised on foals milk in Switzerland, moved to Lorain where goat keeping faced fewer restrictions. He has shown goats at Lorain Medina and Berea fairs earning blue ribbons, and uses the milk for butter. His household includes aunt Mrs M Piepenburg and cousin Hilda. He notes goat milk suits his sensitive stomach and is recommended for infants with cow milk allergies. He cites world goat milk dominance and European usage. Kingsdile Cycling Club of London will reconsider its year old batt of women members.
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