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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1947
Page
1
A new Masonic group named El Res totto was formally instituted Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Elyria. A total of 287 candidates from Elyria and nearby lodges were initiated, with officers appointed and Supreme Council representatives present.
Advisors of Four H Clubs in Lorain County will meet next Thursday evening at Marion Crile’s home east of Huntington Leeland Schuler will host the meeting with a general discussion on Four H Club issues. A cultural extension agent reported. Arthur B. Wall received a city building permit for a 16 by 32 foot one story frame home at 26 Longford Avenue. Estimated cost is 4000 dollars. Heil yhins to do his own work on the home.
The report outlines possible measures by whiskey and beer manufacturers to cut output or substitute grains like wheat corn and rye amid an imminent food price crisis. A radio appeal by President Truman and Secretary Marshall is planned.
John Conrad and Mrs L Younglis request transfers of two Penfield Township farms to La Grange School District. They cite better facilities and broader subjects at La Grange High, noting Penfield High School lacks offerings. The county board deferred action. Penfield Township Board of Education will be notified and may respond before the next meeting.
Death records from Fort Sanders report the passing of Mr. Sanders at St Josephs Hospital in Lorain after a brief illness. Former Amherst resident, he had lived in Cleveland and Lenin recently. Survived by brother Harold C. Sanders and uncle C. Sanders of Henrietta, funeral at Amherst Methodist Church with burial in Crownhill Cemetery. Also notices for Mrs Lucy Galazin aged 72 from Lorain and George Fortin, longtime Cleveland resident and Army veteran, died in Sandusky. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
Members of the Steer Club will meet Monday at 2 p.m. at the extension service office in Riga Savin to discuss steer prices for the coming year and plans for selling, with reports from Joma Laeytal, Leland Betaler, and BowaTe Comely on feed costs and possible purchases. Indications suggest a spring feed shortage could raise costs, making steer raising an expensive venture.
Portage County canning center trip announced by CL A. Gibbons, Eminity school superintendent. He asks village and rural lunch program schools to send reps to observe the center, study operations, and consider a similar setup for Gordon County. Parent Teacher Associations urged to participate. Departure next Thursday at 10 a.m. from Lerwurt, returning the same day.
Residents of Sheffield Village presented petitions and signatures to the county board opposing the creation of a new school district. The petitions claimed taxes would rise and questioned the need for a separate district while noting existing school assignments and pupils in nearby Brookside School.
A September effort by Women’s sewing groups in the county finished 43 garments for overseas shipment. The Red Cross reports more wool dresses, cotton dresses, girls coats, children’s coats, boys’ outfits, and sweaters were produced, with yarn shortages noted for children’s sweaters. Local church and lodge groups contributed shirts and other items, and a number of named volunteers are listed among the workers.
Mrs Elizabeth Hunt of Zit Stoneland Street visited Vermont and Massachusetts in search of ancestral roots. She saw Peter Washburn’s portrait in the state capital, learned of Rev Thomas Shepard and the early church at Cambridge, and traced unbroken lines to Harvard and Wawride Tin in South Sudbury.
Fragmented OCR text describes an upcoming grape loading operation starting Monday with references to AVON LABR Lenateni of ariape Moul Stabt and Metatis Uietute pr. Names, places, and dates are garbled. readable bits mention process steps, vendors, and a planned schedule.
Danish baritone Frank Wennerholm, a former Copenhagen Royal Opera soloist, will open Elytia Civic Forum season in the high school auditorium on October 11. Born in Copenhagen, he fled Denmark during World War II, later performing across Europe and making his U.S. debut in California in September. He is married to a Massachusetts native and resides in New York.
The Lorain County Board approves buying tests for expanded testing in county village and rural schools for the coming year. County Superintendent C A Gibbens says the new program offers broader testing at no extra cost, with the Standard Achievement Test now given once per year and a new primary test in first grade plus planned tests for fourth and seventh grades. Additional tests and mental ability tests will be administered in rural schools.
Charles E Fell of 224 Obie Street was fined eighty dollars and suspended for one year after arraignment on a traffic charge. Police cited him on East Tyeenhe Street, and the judge ordered his driving privilege restored after one year subject to conditions. Pratk Kovelesks of 417 Boo Street also faced penalties, with fines and costs assessed by Mayor AR Agate for a separate conduct violation.
Special registration booths open in Avon Lake Black River Elyria Sheffield Lake and other seven zones on Monday October six from 10 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm. Voters may register or change address in their precincts or at the Lorain County election board offices. The slate lists many local candidates across Avon Lake Black River Elyria Sheffield Lake and Sheffield Township with no party labels.
Donna Mae Smith of Lorain wins a divorce from Leonard Findley judges cite bigamy and OUI charges. Custody, child support of 104 a month, and $150 birth expenses awarded. Smith recently released from prison after a year for bigamy. Other notes include probate and small-claims filings, plus court actions on various local residents.
Elyria High School staff take over parts of the YMC A boys division for the 1947 48 season. Clarence Scarbrough new teacher shares Saturday duties including games and activities. William Richey will run the craft shop with a new wood turning lathe expanding handicraft work.
The American Red Cross committee led by Mrs. L. P. Tufford opened a drive to complete mass blood typings for Elyria Memorial Hospital. With 100 new registrations needed, organizers seek workers from Olsen Manufacturing and other groups as many original registrants have moved or already donated blood.
Prices at noon for major stocks listed by United Press include NY Central Penna American Can Sears Roebuck Westinghouse Electric Woolworth Motors United States Steel Standard Oil Ohio and other leading firms. Market movement details are included for the trading session with notable changes and closing values.
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