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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1947
Page
1
The Supreme Court reassembled to start a new term with about 400 cases on the docket. Chief Justice Vinson, starting his second term, aims to keep harmony among justices as fringe issues arise and many matters flow from lower courts toward the high court this year.
A series of fatal accidents and drownings across central Ohio leaves several dead. New Philadelphia man Cletis Shatter, 36, dies from a skull fracture after a motorbike incident near Mineral City. Marysville woman Ureil Shaw, 48, dies from a skull fracture when a motor vehicle skids on wet pavement near London. Columbus couple Henry Gilmore, 70, and Minnie Gilmore, 62, die in hospital from burns after a gas heater explodes in their bedroom. Drownings reported near Coshocton and a 08 year-old boy, James Edmunds, found in the Heinle River after missing for 10 days. Bruce Lee Coot, 14 minutes old, fatally injured in a fall in a nursery home. father works as a construction worker on Gilani.
A civil war era tribute drew out of town visitors for talks by local veterans leaders and officers from the American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and AMVE ES. The program honored younger Americans for fulfilling duties and included musical performances by school groups and local figures.
Earl Bunting NAM president and Holcombe Parkes will headline a luncheon meeting of industrial leaders in Cleveland in October. Sponsored by the Lorain County Tidystene Council, the event features speakers from Associated Industries of Cleveland, Valley Industry Comment, and local manufacturing groups. The program includes an open tax panel and remarks on current economic challenges with NAM officials and university and government representatives participating.
A proclamation by Mayor Minor A. Agate designates a week to promote the abilities of the physically handicapped. The notice urges employers and organizations to increase opportunities and self support for handicapped individuals within the community.
Death notices for Sarah Ann Penberthy 82 of Seventy Street Tredeva Wales dated December 1964 and Polly B Jones 84 of Mont Street Alabama born 1903 list survivors including daughters sons and grandchildren. Obituaries mention funeral arrangements at Nichols-Dicken and Sidro-Civtis Funeral Homes with services and interment planned in Brookdale Cemetery.
Suits brought by the Lorain County Farm Bureau against William Mas and Robert Plast were settled. Lillian Ray filed for divorce from Mack Ray for neglect and fault. County commissioners bought furniture and shelving for the auditor’s department for storage. They approved levying $377.94 in Sprang Valley Sewer district assessments for recent repairs. Walter Bitely, 54, of Wyoming died in St Thomas Hospital. Andrews of North Main Street, Amherst, died Sunday in St Joseph’s Hospital. Estate of Richard Kula, Lorain, valued at $249,000, will be divided between sons Karl Leonard and daughter Helen Colphen. Details note other local notices, obituaries, and court items.
Police records describe a range of incidents including a spare tire and wheel stolen from Gut Bates’s car in a garage. Albert Eglin traffic violations with a six month license suspension. multiple arrests for driving under the influence, weapons, and disorderly conduct. fines from $28 to $50 and costs. juveniles and a custody report mentioned. police response and arraignments noted at city mayor and police court sessions.
Fire Chief W N Bates urged the Aigra Fire Department and civic groups to boost fire prevention week efforts. He said many fires could be prevented by simple measures, noting rising refurnishing costs after fires and urging rubble removal from basements attics and closets. He warned that matches and smoking cause many fires, recommending ash trays and restricting smoking in beds.
Cleveland based Republic Steel president C. M. White warned American industry to avoid over expansion that could cause unemployment and idle capacity. He argued production should stay at current facilities with necessary improvements to stay efficient, even if delaying some wants. R. H. Hargrave urged gas industry leaders to communicate openly with the public during the winter.
U S Ambassador to Russia Waller Smith arrives for talks with President Truman and Secretary Marshall amid deteriorating U S Soviet relations. State department sources say the visit aids a reevaluation, with Smith to brief on Soviet attacks on American policies and personalities.
Italian Prime Minister De Gasperi weathered Communist and Leftist Socialist opposition as three confidence motions, stemming from a three week campaign of strikes and debate, failed 271 to 179, 271 to 324, and 278 to 318. With De Gasperi secure, policy remains aligned with the United States.
Valley City residents visit Michigan friends in Sparta and Raber while announcements cover a birth at Medina Hospital, farewells for State Patrolman Joel Wolfe bound for Philadelphia, weddings and lingering social calls at Medina venues and homes.
Nashville man Chiviner Joseph Phin alias Blue Hemstead, a 28 year old teller, admitted walking out of a Toledo bank with nearly 30 000 dollars. He was identified by a Toledo musician despite aliases, and FBI agents tracked him to a Nashville hotel where about 8400 dollars was recovered from a Memphis Hotel sale. He faced bank fraud charges.
Oscar J Woods of 248 Hadachas Street won a building permit for a new home on Caldaeeth Avenue. The 20 by 20 frame dwelling is estimated at $5,000 with Woods handling his own carpentry and exterior work per Wading inspector Hart Dickason.
Markets report a weak sale period with mixed prices across livestock and grains. Calves and lambs show modest declines while hogs hold steady and wheat futures drift lower amid cautious demand. Ohio and nearby markets in Cleveland and Toledo reflect the broader slow season for fall trades.
Elyria Past No. 12 American Legion members will view a film showing disabled veterans at work. Post commander W. Q. McClellan noted James Tichenor will present the pictures, as head of the observance committee for National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. A large Elyria turnout is planned for the Fifth District Fall convention in Loudonville October W. New officers for the post and auxiliary are to be installed with State Commander Avron Hai- Foran as speaker and Fifth District Commander William Jalarrig presiding.
A spokesman for Iraq and others charged the United States follows a split policy, praising the Truman Doctrine while tolerating unrest in Palestine. Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly, the critic argued Washington acts differently in Europe and the Middle East, citing President Truman’s doctrine and asking for consistency in U.S. support for free peoples.
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