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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1944
Page
1
Mrs. FM McClintock manager of Pleasant View Home on West Avenue reported a theft of 196 in cash and 16 8880 in checks from a safe. The safe appeared forced open and the thief knew the combination. checks were unendorsed. The incident occurred Monday near noon and was discovered shortly before yesterday afternoon.
The Elyria Republican committee opened a campaign headquarters at 686 Wear Broad Street between Wee Avenue and Chestnut Streets for the 1984 presidential campaign. Clifford G. Strean announced daily hours 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Literature on candidates and platform available. women’s groups staff in afternoons and precinct committeemen host evenings.
Leonard Mares state chaplain and Don White chair Lorain rationing board will speak at a district Eagles lodge meeting in Lorain tomorrow night announced by A Moos president of Lorain aerle. Members from Elyria Wellington Norwalk and Bandusky lodges expected to attend. White to discuss aiding rationing program. District Director Robert Englehart of Lorain to supervise. Cars damaged in collision at West Third Street and Broad Street yesterday afternoon involving John Kovacs and Ralph Boswell police say.
Fragmentary ad style notice urges relief from stomach and heartburn pains using Udga Tabs. Mentions acid issues and burning pains as symptoms. Likely consumer health claim with no clear source details or dates.
The Senior Hi Y Club heard publisher A C Baden at the Renior Mi Club's second 1064 48 year meeting at the YMCA last night. The talk covered rational work strategy with several additions. The club advisor led by pianist, and the dev charge of Robert, assisted by Hon W Watson and Keippley. Dwain Dinerel appointed a temporary committee of St Polk and Norman.
Fragmented report notes debates in Columbus on rent control policy as wartime shortages strain housing. Mention of Herbert U and Nelson raids hints at political maneuvering, with calls to eliminate a proposed controls program amid opposition from builders and associations.
Jack Flynn and Don Granger announced the purchase of the Norma Shoppe at 220 Middle Avenue. They plan to remodel and reopen as Flynn and Granger, Inc, specializing in dresses in difficult sizes. The pair also own the Inskeep Shop and a store in Oberlin.
Sunday October 8 schedule includes Sunday School at 9 04 a.m. and Worship at 11 a.m. Rev A L McVey to conduct County Home Service Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. Ladies Aid and Woman's Missionary Societies to meet Thursday afternoon hosted by Mrs L W Spiegelberg and Mrs Russell Spiegelberg. A 72nd birthday anniversary for John Delefield noted.
Social events fill the page with a noon dinner at Waymake tables and honors for Mrs. Delefield and the Schubert family including Mrs. Haag and Mrs. Kathryn Schubert. Farm Bureau Council met at the Robsons in Elyria. B C Schubert hosted a West Ridge WCTU meeting. Visits include Lemuel Preston of Deerfield and friends from Mt Cory, with Milan calls and birthday notes.
A local society notes twenty one members at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Arthur Mawke with gifts given to Mrs. John Nagy and refreshments served. Items include upcoming meetings and officer elections. Police assist in locating Walter Tomaki's wife Katherine and daughter Mary, reported missing for three weeks. A brown feather folder with ration books and personal papers was stolen from George Barr at Elyria hotel or Mason Temple building. The page also mentions Nye being named group leader and slated for Cleveland induction.
Public sale on Oct 7 starting 12:30 pm located 2 miles south of Sens Heights or 3 miles north of Townsend on Ceylon road. Includes horses, cattle Holstein Jersey Guernsey, farm machinery, milk cooler, milk cows, harness and gear. Cash terms. Lee Radcliffe owner, Welter Lobes suctionner.
Obituaries for Mrs Mary Roke and Mrs Emma Leeper report deaths with births, residences, survivors, and funeral plans. Also notes Walter Slater of Camden Township death and details of survivors, service times, and burial locations. Burial and church service details listed for each.
Dr Delmont Grimm of Lorain sues Elizabeth Bake Avon for medical services in 1939 1948. A divorce suit against Nettie Lodi filed by a man married 1908 with two children. Tower Mutual Insurance Co policy holders Willan Caley and Richard Gracie sued for premium amounts from 1938 with interest. Esther Akue of Cleveland fined and costs for reckless driving. A string of arrests at Route 24 near Kiowa Avenue for drunkenness and other offenses with fines and costs imposed.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held a council with hostesses Mrs. Misa Helen Geborn and Mrs. Easton. Two new members joined, gifts were announced for Brecksville Hospital and overseas servicemen, and talks covered religious education, commandments, and temperance. Committee chairs were named for child welfare, Christian living, legislation, peace, citizenship, soldiers, and tailors.
The Girl Scouts of Troop 17 held their fourth meeting yesterday. After the business session, each girl made a parchment paper design to be stencil printed on muslin for aprons, dresser scarfs, and table cloths. Lap robes were also worked on.
James Leslie Hubbell will speak at the Middle-North District Conference of Ohio Federation Women's Clubs in Oberlin on October 10. He heads the Salvage Commission in Ohio and will urge women to join K P duty in kitchens to boost salvage efforts. Elizabeth Lambright accompanies him with a female perspective on salvage.
Ely Parent-Teacher Association held its first regular meeting at 2 45 PM with a social period. Mrs Fred Smith led the session and the group sang America the Beautiful. Miss Hartman and her third grade pupils performed songs while J EB Bohn spoke on school finance and discipline.
Hospital discharges list patient names including Mrs. Bery Sager and Mrs George Farrell with addresses 142 Bsrect and 144 Cleveland Street. Also mentions Mrs Ernest Gordon and a baby gal in Lorain with Mrs Louis Hazen at 144 Cleveland Street.
The Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association met in St Marys parish hall with good attendance. Mrs Dorogan conducted routine business and four juvenile membership applications were received. A Halloween party was arranged for the next meeting on Tuesday November 7 with officers serving as hostesses. Loraine of C hall planning a LCBA meeting on Sunday October 8.
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