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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1949

Page

12

Rhee Calls for Arms to Unite Korea Against Communism

President Syngman Rhee said Korea must defend itself and could reunify by force, but warned such action could trigger a third world war. He pressed for arms and patrol planes while urging democracies to stamp out Communism to avoid global conflict.

Joseph L. Jones United Press Seoul Korea Syngman Rhee Korean Republic North Korea North Rhee Pyongyang Manchuria United Nations United States

Gift To Oberlin Is Announced

Oberlin President W. E. Stevenson reveals a $25 000 gift from Arthur R. Shurtleff of Chicago to aid worthy and needy Oberlin students entering theological study or already enrolled in the Oberlin Graduate School of Theology. Shurtleff, retired from Imperial Beluing in Chicago, once attended the Oberlin Academy and was kin to Gen. Giles W. Shurtleff, longtime Oberlin faculty and trustee. His Oberlin home, Shurtleff Cottage, fronts a lawn with a statue of the general.

Oberlin W. E. Stevenson Oberlin College Arthur R. Shurtleff Chicago Sycamore Air Shurtleff Meedy Oberlin Graduate School of Theology Shurtleff Imperial Beluing Company Oberlin Academy Giles W. Shurileff General

Cleveland Markets Report Cattle and Produce Prices

Receipts 200 cattle market active and firmer with choicer beef at 28 to 32.50 and good at 24 to 31. Heifers range 23 to 26 with several higher, cows from 13.50 to 19 and bulls 17 to 23. Calves slow 27 to 37, sheep and lambs steady to active with clipped lambs 23 to 25 and ewes 5 to 10. Eggs and poultry listing various grades and prices. produce section lists apples, beans, cucumbers, grapes, carrots, lettuce, corn, tomatoes, and other fruits and vegetables with multiple price ranges.

Cleveland U. S Cortlands Soc-Ib Ted

Mrs Harold Moore Receives National Life Membership

Mrs Harold Moore of South Amherst was awarded a National Life Membership in the National Congress of Parents and Teachers at the Ohio Congress in Columbus. She serves a second year as Lorain County Council president and was honored during a District Breakfast at the Deshler Wallick Hotel for her many years of PTA service.

Columbus Ohio Congress of the Parent and Teachers Harold Moore South Amherst National Congress of Parents and Teachers Moore Lorain County Deshler-Wallick Earl Camper Northcentral District

Elks Honor Local Newspaper Staff Dinner Honors Free Press

The Elks and Chamber of Commerce resolution were accepted by The Chronicle-Telegram editor who praised staff dedication to public service. Elyria officials lauded newspaper cooperation, while J B Johnson urged preserving the priceless heritage of a free press and Elyria’s growth tied to the paper. The Elyria Elks Lodge pledged support as the group featured a Barbershop Quartet from Wellington.

Elks Chamber of Commerce Chronicle-Telegram Charles Sneble Elks Project Henry W. Ault Lodge J. B. Johnson Ohio Public Service Company America Elytria Harold W. Block Elyria Lodge Elyria Eks Lodge Paul Corbin Richard S. Horan Nau Mayor Auit Elyria Elks

Coal Strikes Pressure White House Amid Crisis Talk

Moody, president of the Southern Coal Producers Association, calls the coal strike an approaching crisis. Some pin hopes on a potential 2 member board to study the issues, may be used outside Taft Hartley rules. Truman says no immediate personal intervention planned in coal or steel disputes.

Iman Jara Josefn EF. Moody Southern Coal Producers Association Ching Immu Truman He Steel Was Patel Lewis Moses

Millis Calls for Vigor in Locating Missing Field

Western Reserve University President John Schoff Millis urged Secretary Acheson to use utmost vigor to locate Hermann H. Field, director of building plans at Cleveland College. Field has been missing in Poland since August 22, with six weeks elapsing and no word from Polish authorities.

Cleveland Dean Acheson John Schoff Millis Western Reserve University Hermann H. Field Poland Field Cleveland College of Western Reserve Millis Allis State Department

Lorain Countians Will Attend Youth Conference

Seventeen Lorain County youths will travel to Ontario for an Ohio Farm Bureau Youth Conference. From Lorain County Oberlin district David Schnarr and Jane Morris will attend. Elyria district Roger Hirzel and Martha Wensink. Grafton Clinton Carpentier. Wellington Harriet Forner Lois Mull Jeannette Jordan Bob Couch Ellis Betts Carl Broad Mary Lou McConnell Dennis Garfield Nancy Jewett. Ivan Cooper will direct choral singing and Stanley Correi will attend his first district youth conference.

Lorain County Ontario Ohio Farm Bureau Sreau David Schnarr Jane Morris Oberlin Lorain Dennis Garfield Nancy Jewett Wellington Ivan Cooper Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Stanley Correi Farm Bureau

Divorcees Warned To Pay Back in Franklin County

One hundred twenty two persons who received divorces in Franklin county last year and neglected to pay will be reminded of the debt. Clerk Roy King said he is handing the delinquents list to Prosecutor Ralph J. Bartlett who will sue for the $1866.44 owed unless they pay up.

Columbus Franklin Roy King King Ralph J. Bartlett

Wreckage Scene Described After Devastating Tower Incident

Reporter details wreckage about 150 feet below a state observation tower. The fuselage is largely burned, with only tail assembly and upper wing remaining. Air Force officials at the scene withheld next of kin information and ordered further investigation.

Air Force Erwin Biw.s le _ 2

Return of three US soldiers sparks border tension

Three American servicemen refused repatriation and crossed into the Soviet zone near the Enns bridge. Major colonel turned them over to Col Vas chell Whatley Jr. of Bowden Georgia, who placed them under arrest for absence without leave as investigators review the incident.

Geettrer Keyes S Cis Erave Partm Gresa- Mons Soviet Sertuigiyy Enns Bridge Vaschell Whatley, Jr Bowden Whatley Ieave

Fifth Anniversary of Ronnie Thomp Kidnapping

Dayton reports mark five years since 2 month old Ronnie Thomp son was abducted with his nursemaid on October 7 1944. Detectives say they are far from solving the case despite new clues and posted rewards totaling six thousand dollars. Investigators note tips from multiple states have been checked or are under review.

Dayton Ronnie Thompson Paul Geralds Kentucky Ilinois Missouri Florida California Michigan Rudy Rado Geralds R. H. Hogan Ronnie Hogan

160 Day Hawaiian Dock Strike Ends

Honolulu longshoremen ratified a wage settlement ending a 160 day strike. The agreement raises wages by 21 cents an hour by March 1, with distributions of 14 cents now, 8 cents retroactive to March 1, and 7 cents due March 1. About 2,000 workers and 1,000 union members endorsed the deal amid plans to settle minor fringe issues.

Honolulu Harry Bridges Bertlenyenk

Former Ohio Assistant Attorney General Dies

Funeral services for Joseph V. Ralten, 51, former assistant Ohio attorney general and Columbus lawyer, will be held here Sunday. A native of Hamilton Ontario, he died yesterday after a brief illness and was the son of Joseph S. Ralston founder of Ralston Steel Car Co. He served as assistant attorney general under Turner Bett man and Bricker.

Columbis Joseph V. Ralten Ohio Columbus Ralston Hamilton Ont Canada Joseph S. Ralston Ralston Steel Car Co Edward C. Turner Gilbert Bettman John W Bricker

Death Records and Obituaries in Ohio Notices

Death notices from LaGrange Avon Lake and Wellington report Louise Hastings 83 of LaGrange dies pneumonia at home. Kathleen Elizabeth Newberger two week old daughter of LaVerne Newberger of Wellington dies heart condition. Funeral details set for Seventh Day Adventist church LaGrange and St Patrick’s Wellington with burial at local cemeteries.

Continuous study urged for Lorain County finances

A new committee to continuously study Lorain County finances gained strong support from the Lorain County Industrial Council and Elyria Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon. Richard A. Stith urged an integrated monitoring system to relate county expenditures to taxpayer value, citing the annual Public Expenditure Council report. Norris Ryder noted prior spasmodic efforts, and a joint chamber interest. A plan will be drawn up for later adoption, with many local business leaders attending. Arthur Crumrine presented the 1949 Lorain County expenditure report.

Lorain County Lorain J. B. Brown Jr. Brown Fintube Co R. J. Fitch Elyria Savings & Trust Co B. C. Franklin Couch-Uthe Co A. W. Fritzselle General Industries Co H. C. Gokimar Eilyria Foundry Robert Hunker

Open House For Parents At Ely High School Tuesday

Ely High School hosts an open house for parents Tuesday at 7 30 p m by the PTA as part of American Education Week. Parents will tour a sped up four period schedule with ten minute classes to meet teachers and learn course work, followed by a musical program and a talk by Superintendent L N Nicholas.

Ely‘tia School Parent-Teachers ‘Association Parmis L. N. Nicholas Weil

Walter Leonards to Hold Open House Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Walter Leonard celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday from 2 oclock at St Marys church Avon where their marriage was held A Mass will be read by the late Rev Fr Hessler The Leonards have five children Walter Jr California Mrs Walter Shank North Olmsted Rosemary Patricia and David at home No grandchildren reported

Avon Walter Leonard St. Mary’s Church Hessler Leonard Walter Jr California Walter Shank North Olmsted Rosemary Patricia David

Dean Ashbaugh to Retire as Miami Education Dean

Dr. Ernest J. Ashbaugh will retire June 30 after serving as dean of the School of Education at Miami University. He joined Miami in 1929 and led the education school for years.

Oxford Ernest J. Ashbauch School of Education Miami University Ashbaugh Miami

Explosion Fatal to Boy in Toy Chemistry Set Incident

Youngstown reports 12 year old Bryan Ladd died from burns after a toy chemistry set exploded last night. Authorities say the accident occurred at his home and the boy was rushed to a hospital but did not survive.

Youngstown Bryan Ladd

Playmakers deliver strong show with Ladies in Retirement

The Playmakers seventh cast deliver a mystery comedy at Elyria High School auditorium. Deborah Silsbee stars as the retired actress. Jean Ann Hyle and Evelyn Witham excel as Ellen Creed and Louisa Creed. The set centers on a Thames estuary living room and scenes span summer and fall 1885. Second performance at 8:30 pm tonight.

Elyria High School Edward Percy Reginal Denham Thames Estuary Gravesend England Deborah Silsbee Albert Feather Creeds Hal Barres Marjorie Duncan Lucy Gillham Miss Fiske Albert Fran Corkill Theresa Barbara Kirsch Finegan

10 Year Sentence For Tokyo Rose To Be Appealed

In San Francisco prosecutors outline plans to appeal the treason conviction of Tokyo Rose Iva Toguri D Aquino. She received 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine after a 36 day trial, the longest treason case in U S history.

Tokyo San Francisco Tokyo Rose Treasor Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal Iva Toguri D’aquino Michael J. Roche Radio Mildred Sally” Gillars D'Aquino U. S

Legion Chief Denounces Truman Welfare Program

National commander George N. Craig of the American Legion denounces President Truman's welfare program as a totalitarian system of state control. He told AFL leaders the legion seeks a welfare state in name only and opposes broader government services. AFL officials offered little response amid four days of speakers favoring more government action in housing education social security health insurance and liberal labor laws.

ST. Paul Minn George N. Craig The American Legion Truman Craig AFL America Union

Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollar Mink Coat Stolen

Detectives in Columbus investigate the broad daylight theft of a natural Canadian mink coat valued at 5500 from Mrs. Eugene Gray Inc. The coat arrived from New York hours earlier and was taken from an open rack on the store balcony. Detective St. Tom Sawyer called the theft a mystery.

Columbus Eugene Gray, Inc Air Express New York St. Tom Sawyer

Children Meet At E Oberlin Church Saturday

East Oberlin notices the Junior Boys and Girls of the East Oberlin Community Church are asked to attend this Saturday afternoon October 8 for directed recreation period of singing Bible study and worship training. Mary Candy and Miss Vernia Couch will be in charge.

East Oberlin East Oberlian Community Church Mary Candy Virnia Couch

Past Grand Master Of Ohio Odd Fellows Dies

James Monroe Fitzpatrick aged 89 former grand master of the Ohio Odd Fellows died at Lovering rest home near Hamersville. He was postmaster at Bethel for 12 years and served two terms as treasurer of Clermont county.

Batavia James Monroe Fitzpatrick The Ohio Odd Fellows Lovering Hamersville Fitzpatrick Bethel Clermont County

Mrs. Tempe Burrell Dies Active in Lorain Humane Society

Tempe Garfield Burrell, 79, lifelong Lorain County resident, died at 4:45 am in St. Joseph's Hospital Lorain after a short illness. She lived on River Road Sheffield born July 28 1870. She was active in Lorain Red Cross East Side Literary Club Sorosis and Woman's Association and long-time treasurer of Lorain County Humane Society. Survived by three sons Edward G Elyria Dwight Kenneth Sheffield and three daughters Doris New York City Virginia and Eleanor Cleveland. Funeral at Walter A Frey Funeral Home Lorain then to family grave in Garfield Cemetery Sheffield.

Tempe Garfield Burrell Lorain County St. Joseph's Hospital Lorain River Road Sheffield Woman's Association Herbert F. Loomis First Congregational Church of Garfield Cemetery

Elyria-Lakewood Game Tonight Broadcast on Local Radio

The Elyria Lakewood scholastic football game at Ely stadium will be broadcast by the local radio station starting at 7 45 p m. The matchup pits Elyria against Lakewood with fans urged to tune in for live coverage.

Elyria Lakewood Elyria-Lakewood Ely Stadium

Divorces and court actions from Lorain area court notes 1944

court records list multiple divorce filings in Lorain and Vermilion including Yolanda Edwards and Glen Edwards, Ruth Youkas and John Youkas, plus a 1944 probation for Kenneth Coffin after pleading guilty to contributing to a 15 year old girl’s delinquency. A Wellington man, Andy Walko, blamed drowsy driving for a Route 10 crash. Several divorce suits were dismissed or settled, and a $300 probate settlement arose from a crash injury case in Eivria.

Kenneth Coffin Middle Averve Malcom Thomson Coffin Jane Patterson

Police Fine for DUI and Vehicle Suspension in Eisvia

Jim Spiroff of 365 Vulcan Street was fined 75 dollars plus costs and had his driving license suspended for six months after a mayoral hearing on a driving while intoxicated charge. He was arrested on Blake Street today at 2 am. Charles Castle of 302 Clark Street reported a 36 inch front window broken yesterday by stones thrown at his home.

Ee Falls Third Street Henry W. Sur Lorain Andy Walko R. D Wellington la Porte Walko Jim Spiroff Vulcan Street Eisvia Henr W. Ault Equor Blake Street Charles Castle Clark Street

Chican Killed In Fal

Bellefontaine Ohio Charles G Ritchie 91 a retired farmer was killed yesterday when he fell down a flight of stairs at his son s home, authorities said.

Bellefontaine Charles G. Ritchie

Shooting Affray Reported Near Right Spot

Deputies investigated a reported shooting affray near the Right Spot restaurant on Serf road west of Lorain at 6 p m yesterday. Arthur Anderson of 1719 Broadway Lorain was detained after claiming he fired three shots at a man who invited him outside. Anderson had a 32 caliber automatic with three rounds when found by deputies.

Serf Road Tof Lorain Arthur Anderson Broadway Lorain Anderson George Kesco Norman Richards Lake Road

Old Tax Office Papers Reveal McKinley Death and Funeral

Lee Terrell, a tax map draftsman, found two yellowed papers dated September 14 and September 18, 1901, detailing President McKinley's assassination death and his funeral. He keeps the fragile documents in the same drawer for now. Terrell was appointed after the previous draftsman Ollie Palmer died.

Tme Lee Terrell Wiliam McKinley McKinley Terrell Ollie Palmer

British Mother Says She Was Mistaken

Mrs. D. Evelie Baxter of Britain says she erred in believing Americans must pay upfront for medical care. Her letter, printed in the London Daily Mirror, contrasted U.S. treatment with England in Dickensian times as her daughter Mrs. Alvis Byers is treated for tuberculosis in Danville, Ohio.

Danville D. Evelie ‘Baxter United States

Injuries By Bull Fatal at Defiance Farm

Frank M. Siler, 84, died in Defiance Hospital after being gored by a bull at his son's farm near Defiance. The accident occurred today and the victim succumbed to injuries sustained in the incident.

Defiance. O Frank M. Siier Siler Defiance Here

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