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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1947

Page

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State eyes Beaver Creek area for new lake park survey

Charles Biggs, former Laraty county engineer, hired by Ohio Department of Public Works to survey property in Beaver Creek area for a proposed Lake Erie state park. Project plans cover about two miles of shooting on dake Brierman and Beaver Creek, with park boundaries mapped from the lake shore to Oak Point road and Lake Road. State legislature allotted 600000 for two Lake Erie parks, with 25000 released to cover survey costs and related expenses.

Charles Biggs Laraty State Department of Public Works Beaver Creek Ranald BE. Patterson George Sowers Cleveland Ohio Department of Public Works

Conversion of Coal Into Gas Is Close

Joseph Pursglove of the American Gas Association spoke at Cleveland about coal to gas projects. He noted Pittsburgh Coal Co. is early in pilot coal gas conversion and urged oil gas and coal industries to find common ground. He predicted coal to gas may be realized soon with liquid fuels possible in summer and winter demand.

Cleveland Joseph Pursglove Late American Gas Association Linn Here Soda Pittsburgh Consolis Dated Coal Co

Knights Of St John To Receive Communion In Avon

Knights of St John Blyria unit will travel to Avon next Sunday October 12 to join Lorain County Commanderies for Holy Communion at Saint Marys church 8 o clock Mass Rev Father Stuber to say Mass and preach. Avon auxiliary ladies will serve breakfast. Elyria Knights invited Lorain Commandery 24 military Mass at St Ladislaus Lorain November 2 in memory of Rev Father Rivker pastor who died recently.

St. Mars Knights of St St. Ladislaus Ehurch Lorain Nirmary Ernest Rivker

Fragmentary OCR Reads on Allied Ships and Balkan Crisis

Fragmentary text references Soviet Union and Balkan nations seeking blame for a naval disaster, foreign trade, and UN supervision. Mentions arms control, allied reviews, and various place names and individuals in a chaotic OCR fragment with unclear context and many errors.

Elyria Educators Discuss Industrial Arts in Sandusky

Elyria High School officials and teachers travel to Sandusky for Discussion Group VI of the Ohio High School Principals Association. J. D. Severs principal and George Mirabell discuss improving the school’s industrial arts program and potential Sardis industrial arts expansion. Will Riseholder leads tonight’s session. Group 13 meetings typically occur in Hubbardton area counties with scheduled sessions in December February and April.

Elyria Sandusky Ohio ‘High J .D. Severs George Mirabell Prins AJ Morris Elytians Sardis Dle Ats Ket Severs End Ant Thurrr Sandusky Indus Tarts Prograam Ladare Ty Piscussion Group 13 Lorne Erie Harton al ‘Mhertin

More Apple Trees Reported In Bloom

Apple trees in Blaesecin are evidently in bloom. The Chronicle-Relegrany reports blossom in Gralla and nearby areas with signs of fruiting. Observers note warmth helping buds, while locals expect an early harvest and record cheerful orchard activity this spring.

Blaesecin Lee Chronicle Gralla Cepertia Roel

Death Records and Dividend Notice in Local Ledger

Funeral services for Albert Gi Mera of Amherst are planned at St Luke's Church after his death at home on Marlowe Avenue. The obituary notes survivors, origins, and cemetery details. Also announced: The Thew Shovel Company approved a one dollar per share dividend payable October 30 to record holders by October 20. Additional reports recount a locomotive wreck with deaths and injuries, including Engineer Foster and others, with funeral and hospital details.

Albert Meng Bya Wilhelmitte de Francis Cart Woof Elyria Meny Attheret Florence, Selubley Cort Jon N.Y Edna Mens Agthind Twee Lickhewood Wat Calvary Cemetery North Hide Road Thew Shovel Company Comsmon Block BL Miller

Luckman Optimistic On Food Drive For Honesty People Abroad

Citizens Food Committee leader Chaiymvan Charles Luckman reported a generally encouraging response to the belt tightening campaign for meatless days abroad. He cautioned against overstating support and called for continued broad, organized effort from individuals, groups, and organizations to sustain the drive.

Washington Chaiymvan Charles Luckman The Citizens, Food Committee Americas Luckmay

Robot Plane Arrives in Ohio After Long Auto Flight

A US Air Force robotic aircraft completed a 4 000 mile journey from Lyneham England to Wilmington Ohio aboard a four engined Skemaster. The mission involved automatic controls with manual override when needed and carried five crew and three passengers on the initial leg. The craft faced headwinds and planned support from Harmon Field at Stephenville and Clinton County near Wilmington.

Stephenville U. S. Air Force Wilmington Fran Lyneham Harmon Field Wilmingtoo O James Gillespie Lyneham Braze Norton Eng- Mann Harmoniel Air Force Tyan Tiahy Wile Ivetan Gillespie Lynehny Vis Haters Hwiew Brae Norton Mister

Unclear text study on election prompts and names

Fragmentary OCR notes mention voting lines and likely candidates such as Porter and Gord. The readable fragments include scattered names, vote counts, and place hints but lack coherent facts or dates. Potential polling context appears but specifics are too garbled to confirm.

Rate Increases Granted To Railroads Across Regions

The Interstate Commerce Commission approved freight and passenger rate hikes for railroads, totaling about 127 million dollars this year. New tariffs raise freight rates across the country, with southern lines raising passenger fares by 164 percent and Pullman fares by 66 percent. Northeast carriers receive partial relief while most lines face higher costs of operation. The commission defended the changes as necessary to keep carriers financially healthy and ensure reliable transport for national defense amid rising costs.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Southern Macsissippi Ohio Poluac Wilh Getahan Commission Southeastern Western Lines

County To Sell Old Equipment Auction Notice

County commissioners announced a sale of old county equipment stored at the county garage. Deputy Auditor Rena Collier will act as auctioneer for the auction featuring heavy road gear including a Caterpillar ill reeter, a Tank wagon, two snow plows, a spreader, and office furniture. State law requires used equipment to be sold at public auction to obtain the highest bid after proper advertisement.

Rena Collier Tim Lu

Longshoremen Ordered to Work in Los Angeles Harbor

In Los Angeles, longshoremen were ordered to work as a strike disrupted port activity. Seven ships remained in the harbor during a week-long shutdown, with unions and government officials involved in the proceedings. The Western Employers Association faced continued tension as the dock remained at a standstill until port operations could resume after daybreak.

Los Angeles Heath Harbor Winer Front WEA Arthur OC. Miller Tenerbach Pirbors

Fear 2000 Chinese Fishermen Perished

Cryptic, OCR-like text fragments mention a disaster involving Chinese fishermen and numerous deaths. Names, places, and dates are unreadable, but the core event references a large fishing fleet tragedy with high fatalities. No clear entities or verifiable details emerge from the garbled material.

Vandalism and Disorder Reported in Local Area

Fragmented OCR text references vandalism and disturbances with scattered names and terms. The readable bits indicate police or patrol activity, vehicle mentions, and a possible incident at an ark or park, suggesting a local disturbance or crime report. The source lacks coherent details to identify people, places, or exact times.

Distillers Protest Shutdown Plan Over Grain Shortage

Washington: A majority of distillers oppose Truman's 60 day whiskey shutdown to aid Europe, though many expect to acquiesce after protest. Industry leaders say some nations use grain for beer, complicating relief goals. Agriculture Secretary Anderson hints food campaign figures due next January could ease meatless and poultryless rules next Summer.

Washington Truman Europe Charles Ticksman President's Fund Committee Mheros Angie Clinton F. Anderson Anderson Ato

Fire broadside against cancer grants total $363740

Washington Public Health Service released 363,749 in grants to nearly a score of colleges and institutions for cancer research and control as part of a 147 million package authorized by Congress for the year ending June 30. Key allocations include University of Louisville 7000 for carrier case analysis at Louisville General Hospital over 20 years and Kentucky State Department of Health 2280 for cytologic test type project. University of Tennessee 4 thousand for survey of cytologic test use in city hospitals.

Washington Liday Fred Breadside Agaliet Cancer Galeleges Thee Congress University of Lewisville Louisville General Hospital State Department of Health Ots Kentucky University of Tennessee Eny Hospital

Food Price Index Declines In Week

New York Day and Bradstreet reports a drop of 10 cents in the food price index for the latest week ended September 16, with the index at 20 cents below the village day’s level and 20 cents under the previous week's reading.

New York Dex Soo

Ohio Supreme Court Sifts Through Noted Issue in Rape Case

Columbus report on a high court considering a controversial matter in a rape case surrounding a defendant named Devdas and the involvement of multiple parties. The proceedings, held in the Ohio Supreme Court, address procedural questions and potential implications for legal standards in sexual assault prosecutions.

Trial Opens In Yacht Slaying Case Of Patricia Schmidt

In Havana the trial of Patricia Schmidt for the yacht slaying of her lover John Lester Mew opened in a jam crowded courtroom. Schmidt testified as prosecutors questioned her while spectators cheered her nightclub associate known as Satra. The clerk read the charge at 10 08 a m as the crowded room spilled into benches for observers.

Havana Patricia Schmdt Eyacht Dover John Lester Mew Miss Schmidt Mee Satra Schmidt Misa Schmidt

Police Court Reports and Local Incidents in Erie and Elyria

Lorain man Slanley A Polevu aged was arraigned on a disorderly conduct charge after a 10 30 p m incident on West avenue. Mrs Fryberper suffered knee bruises from a fall on Brad street near Fitch Co and was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Leonard Hamilton of 892 Furnace street fined 15 dollars for petit larceny involving a car rope theft during tree lopping at 369 Furnace street. rope dumped near city garage. Rees and Teese identified Hamilton. rope recovered at Cascade park. Moderator Harry R McCauley of Youngstown elected moderator of the United Presbyterian Church west synod. Erie chosen as next year’s convention site.

Slanley A. Polevu Sedan West Avenue Fryberper Collins Brad Street Fitch Co Elyria Members Hospital Leonard Hamilton Furnace Street A. R. Agste Rober Reese Ralph Hancock Railcourt Hancock Tale Hamiton Teese Hamilton Reees Cascade Park Olive Erik Harry R. McCauley United [Presbyterian Church Youngsttown Elvedere Erie

Markets Pay Market Velans

A garbled market listing notes soybeans, calves, sheep, and hog prices with scattered figures. The fragment references producers and commodities such as soybeans around 3293 and calves at 60, 25-40, plus cows and heifers with varied price ranges, amid a busy auction-like page.

Sapeti Lewis Ty

Prices At EHS Cafeteria Not Increased Much

Elyria High School cafeteria manager Miss Evelyn Gordon reports prices for students remain largely unchanged from last year with only one to three cent boosts on meat items and minor raises on soups pies and main meats. milk and most fruits stay the same as officials aim to keep the meals affordable and healthful while meatless Tuesday and poultry-free Thursdays are introduced.

Elyria High Schoool Evelyn Core Fooda Gordon Miss Gordon Pince Geni

Court actions at Napoleon include multiple marriage and divorce rulings

Annulment petitions and divorce decrees prevail in a day of court actions. Marianne Murphy and Douglas Roose are annulled. Missory AL co church of Oberlin granted authority to remortgage church property for 1500. Berlin Heilman jailed a year for abuse, child turned to welfare. Other cases include probation violations, custody rulings, and separations involving Local residents in Elyria Lorain County.

Napoleon Marianne Marphy Elyria Douglas Roseersts D Adyk Mise Murphy Thomas Berlin Heilman Ham Wementiedel Marysvalle Warmen Juvenie Hy H. Nye Airaignerd Lorain County Child Welfare Department

AMVET MEETING TONTOHT AT KNIGHT PATHE HALL

AMVET meeting details show a gathering at Knight Pathe Hall on Broad Street Beveleck Avettinion. The notice calls for all AMVETS to attend and mentions a plan for the se duned taurin and Kntahta of Pathe Ly vas fiaht.

Pritias Hall Broad Street Beveleck Pathe Ly

Acting Enforcement Chief Named at Liquor Dept

Columbus reports Acting Enforcement Chief Floyd C Moon has resigned. Donald T Geyer of Norwich is promoted to replace Moon after Moon took a leave from the State Highway Patrol. Geyer, 44, has led Sandusky and Akron district inspectors and will oversee the reorganization of the enforcement division. Moon will return to patrol duties next Thursday.

Columbus Floyd C. Moon Sta Liquor Department Donald T. Gever Norwich Moon State Highway Patrol Thomas J Herbert Fee Trang San Fate Akron Geyer Muskingum Academy

Voice Of The People on School Swim Education

Dear Editor argues school boards fail to teach swimming, risking lives. A letter highlights annual spending on schools and adds a gym, arts, and athletics, urging pools in schools to prevent drownings and save youths.

Armerican Saimaning Oe School Proara

Allotment Plan for 13 Lots Near Abbe Farm Bluff

An allotment proposal for 13 lots along Nelson Boulevard opposite Bendixe Westinghouse on Chevelind Street is to be presented to the planning commission. W D Abbe of 249 Oxford Avenue leads the plan for Abbe Commerce Homes at the site, with parcels running along Clevaland Street and back toward nearby properties.

Ancaber Abbe Bendixe Westinghouse Chevelind Street Iy Planning Commission Interng DT. W. Abbe Oxford Avenue Primeg En Comsruetna Netson Isonet

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