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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1945
Page
1
An industrial plant addition is proposed with a building extending westerly along Poster Avenue. The brick and steel structure will measure about 210 by 60 feet, providing 51,600 square feet of floor space and a central floor for employees. Hytha Brown Construction Co. of Cleveland leads the project.
The Smythe estate is estimated at 526000 with personal property about 400000 and real estate 25000. The will provides a widow’s support and equal distribution to sons Chauncey and Alan after life use for Mrs Smythe. Executors named are Mrs Nye and The National City Bank of Cleveland. Several thousand surplus US Army cots were imported into Costa Rica. Autos for sale.
Maier sues for divorce on grounds of cruelty and neglect after a marriage in Bad and two children. Gilles sentenced in court. Harbor trucking dispute with Harvey Coie for 2442 dollars. Fire insurance suit over damages 302 from Route 254 collision. Allie held on grand jury no support charge.
Elyria plant of The Harshaw Chemical Company hosts a retirement party for 12 co workers this year. The group represents 333 years of service. Event at 745 p m Saturday December 4 at 322 Broad Street. Husbands and wives of employees invited.
Markets show active cattle and hog sales with mixed grades. Cattle mainly steady to lower, steers and butchers feeding prices listed. hogs and sheep also active with varied quotes and quality notes.
George Horvath of Quagy lary Aust on the Diagonal road 24 miles southwest of Carlisle Center hosts a Monday December 3 1945 sale at 12 30. Livestock includes several Holstein cows and a yearling heifer with ages 4 to 7 years and one bull. Implements listed cover a John Deere tractor various plows cultivators disc harrows seeders a grain binder manure spreader milking equipment and multiple wagons and tools. All cash on day of sale with no responsibility after nightfall. G J Hobbs clerk. Obid Phony 2%4.
A long list of local servicemen discharged or noted from the armed forces with branches, discharge dates, and postwar locations. Names include Henry S. Schieferstein, Henton G. Whitmore, Harold Sparr, and many others, listing units, theaters, and medals.
Oberlin Grange held a November meeting recognizing discharged servicemen and electing officers for 1046. Joseph Tkach was named Master and Ruth Manns received Pomona honors. Captain Herlon A. spoke on Christianity, and Robl. Clark discussed Crile Hospital morale and veterans’ needs.
fragmented text lists names and dates including December and March discharge mentions. no coherent event or clear entities to summarize into a cohesive item.
The Elyria Division of Ohio Public Service received a two year safety certificate for operating without a lost time accident. Leaders and guests from Cleveland and Lorain attended as officials praised the division’s safety program and noted war era duty and long hours. 102 employees have first aid training and refresher courses are scheduled. new classes start next Monday. A separate fire at 4 West Avenue caused partition damage but was contained with no spread.
Ridgeville township voters heard a report showing a split view on a proposed war memorial. A majority favored a less costly design resembling the town hall yard memorial, while trustees noted state law requires a petition with 20 percent of voters to authorize a new monument. The meeting set for next Wednesday plans to continue debate and invite the same representatives.
Howard Lee Walters, 67, former Elyria resident, died Wednesday evening at his home east of New London. An employee of General Industries until retirement in June, he purchased a farm near New London at that time. Surviving are his wife Ethel and a daughter Mary at home. The body is at the Fitch Funeral Home in New London, with services at 2 p.m. Saturday conducted by Rev. W. Walker of Grace Lutheran Church in Elyria. Burial will be in Plymouth, O.
Officials of Ford Motor Company and the UAW-CIOW resumed contract negotiations over a 30 percent wage boost and production loss compensation from stoppages. Five Ford of Canada plants in Windsor faced ongoing shutdowns as government arbitration was rejected. UAW president Thomas denied a plot to break the union while alleging a broader industry attack by General Motors and others. Hudson Motor Company furloughed about 2,500 workers due to parts shortages and factory shutdowns.
New registrants announced at the Elyria selective service office include two men who recently registered. Albert Thomas Groky, 28, of 315 Beech Street and John DeVille Saulles, 25, of 11 East Fourth Street are among those recorded in the recent list.
A car struck another near the red light at Broad and Ghestnul streets yesterday at about 6 40 pm. The other vehicle failed to stop, damaging its right fender. Mrs Margaret Clapp of Oxford Avenue reported a rear collision on Broad Street, injuring the rear of the other car driven by Mr Ritter.
County officials voiced uncertainty about a proposed welfare reform bill unifying Feliet county under one head aid and a new welfare board. Three commissioners could direct relief and dependent support, with details to be clarified at the Columbus conference on December 4, 6, and 8.
The new Elyria Telephone Directory has been delivered to the Elyria post office for distribution. Roy W. Amnitel, vice president and general manager, notes the distribution is complete and asks recipients to destroy old directories to avoid confusion.
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