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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1948
Page
12
McKenzie ND farmer Mike Victor reflects on 45 years in agriculture as machines replace manual labor. He notes later waking times, higher wages, and rising expenses despite less physical toil. Electric lights, running water, and updated kitchens aid farms, though he warns farming remains hard.
George S. Terwilliger 79 of 309 East Herrick avenue Wellington died from a shotgun discharge in a barn behind his home. Despondency was cited by deputies. Wife Stella found the body yesterday afternoon. Frank West reported seeing Terwilliger enter the barn at noon and later hear a thud. A retired farmer and former vice president of the old First National Bank of Wellington, he had lived there 30 years and is survived by nieces and nephews. Private funeral services will be held at 1:30 p m Sunday with Rev. Paul Brown officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Receipts and prices across cattle, hogs, sheep, and calves show a slow market with steady to mixed demand. Grain and produce quotes list corn, wheat, oats, soybeans, and fruits with varied regional grades, plus a burglary report noting thieves stole valuable car pets from the Peruvian Ambassador's Paddington residence.
Time marks recall events from a year ago and five years ago. Ohio Fuel Gas officials report construction of a new push line underway to improve service for Eastern Heights districts while the UN general assembly sees the Soviet bloc reject Arab Palestine control and support partition.
Funeral services for Clarence P Hitchcock 80 retired insurance man who died yesterday will be at 2 p m Saturday at George W Schwartz Home for Funerals Lorain He was born in Medina county and lived in Grafton long Kathryn Hitchcock widow two daughters Marie Casey Mentor Dorothy Englehardt Baltimore Md a son Ralph Lewisburg Pa two brothers Willis N and Dwight Hitchcock both of Grafton and three grandchildren
Henry Smith Jr of 419 East River Street was fined 10 dollars and costs after arraignment for disorderly conduct following a complaint by his wife about clothes thrown from the house and property damage. Separately, Edwin Leonard and Walter Downs were involved in a left turn collision on East Avenue at Eighth Street, injuring fenders. Mrs Theodore Reynolds and Ben Rober’s collision on Court Street resulted in damaged fenders as Reynolds backed from a parking space. Hazel Heath reported left front fender damage at West Avenue and Broad Street from an unhit car. Joseph Shipkowski of the YMCA was fined five dollars for intoxication after a Court Street restaurant arrest. Francis Stich of North Olmsted received a 50 dollar fine and a six month driving ban for DUI after arrest at West River and Filbert Streets. Robert Snyder at 437 Evondale Street was fined ten dollars for disorderly conduct following a dispute with landlady Junnt Yousa. Glynn Wyatt, 315 18th Street, also charged with disorderly conduct, was fined ten dollars and costs after an arrest at 827 a.m. today.
Washington says 65 ships 30 aircraft squadrons and 31 000 personnel will mass in the North Atlantic from Nov 1 to 23 to train under wartime conditions. Anti submarine warfare will be stressed as the fleet operates from Norfolk to Davis Strait and includes an amphibious assault on Argentia Newfoundland led by Vice Admiral Duncan aboard the Missouri.
At last night’s meeting the Elyria Junior Chamber voted to join the Senior Chamber’s program by making the junior president an ex officio member of the senior board. The senior board may grant voting power to the junior president after by law changes. The junior chamber also announced an October membership drive and added three new members Martin Bonhan Richard Rocher and Addison Wettlaufer. A full membership meeting is planned for October 14. Gerry Gorham was mistakenly omitted from the volunteer Selective Service registrars list. Miss Gorham an Elyria High School student volunteers at Local Board 72 after school hours.
Kenneth Coffin, 20, released on $500 bond pending arraignment before Juvenile Judge H. H. Nye at 10 am October 13 on a charge of contributing to delinquency involving six minors and two 19 year old boys. A drinking party at his apartment prompted the arrest after police investigated Wednesday night. Lorain County Savings and Trust Co. filed suit against Charles D. Murray of New London and Franklyn and Mildred Sullivan to set aside a deed and to sell property to satisfy a $616 judgment from last July on a promissory note. Arthur Moulder of Avon was fined $50 plus costs by Justice James Horn after arraignment on a driving under the influence charge following a collision at Route 10 and Root Road on Wednesday night.
During a Chicago event a lavish fireworks display caused a mishap as embers fell onto paper decorations on an open automobile carrying Mrs. Truman. Secret Service agents extinguished the fire with no damage to the First Lady or her companions. The President rode in the lead car as embers showered the streets without incident.
Elyria’s Industrial Section B aims for a 1949 Community Chest goal of 12,426.54 dollars. A dinner at the Elks Marine Room gathered 42 labor and management reps from major plants, organized by the Lorain County Industrial Council to boost pledges and recruit personal solicitors.
Seven Lorain countians attended a district junior leadership meeting in Medina last night to plan upcoming county meetings. Leland Schuler, associate county agricultural extension agent, reported. Representatives of older rural youth groups discussed choosing a vocation, group harmony, courtesy and etiquette, and courtship and marriage preparation. Betty Brooks, assistant state Four-H Club leader, led the session on personal growth with slides.
Egypt will hold two year terms on the Security Council starting January 1, with Colombia Belgium and Syria replaced. China France India Peru Belgium and Chile were elected to two year terms on the economic and social council. Bramuglia and Vishinsky were reported satisfied with their morning talks and to meet again after further discussions with Western representatives at a neutral location.
The GOP candidate spent the night on his Pawling farm before touring the drought damaged dairy farm. He visited the Roosevelt Hotel suite for rest and talks with New York Republican leaders before inspecting the Smith homes site and heading to Albany for a platform speech. Dewey praised Smith’s leadership during the dedication of a housing project named for the late Democratic leader.
Marion Reed manager of Riverside Golf Course on Route 252 in Columbia told the sheriff yesterday that two shelter stations were damaged likely by boys. He put the loss at 300 dollars and noted repeated vandalism by juveniles over three years including hose cutting water pumps and flag poles. Deputies are investigating several suspects. A second report from Lester Hanby says Halloween pranksters threw tomatoes on porches nearby.
The model railroad show at the Elyria Y M C A extends one more day with hours 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 10 pm tomorrow. Sponsored by the Elyria Chamber of Commerce, the exhibit was to close tonight but will remain open due to rising attendance, per secretary Norris Ryder.
Market quotes show shares in American Radiator Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck Warner Bros Woolworth Bendix Chrysler General Motors Westinghouse Anaconda Copper Kennecott Copper Standard Oil and several others trading near midday. Notable figures include U S Steel at 2 and Col Gas and Elec at 2, with activity across major sectors like oil and automotive.
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