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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1950

Page

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Two Drivers Hurt In Head-On Collision Near Oberlin

A head on crash on Oberlin road near Route 10 injured drivers Edward Brewer 35 of Sandusky and Edward A. Walker 28 of Cleveland plus six passengers. Brewer in critical condition at Allen Hospital Oberlin. Walker with possible skull fracture sent to Cleveland hospital. Also in the wrecks, Flora Taylor 41 suffered two arm fractures and other injuries. several passengers released after X rays. A Lorain car rollover and a separate Route 20 crash with a truck-tractor were reported later.

Edward Brewer Buchanan Avenue Sandusky Edward A. Walker Parkwood Drive Cleveland Oberlin Road Route 10 Brewer Allen Hospital Oberlin Walker Charles Morton Thomas Lee Flora Taylor Lumas Walker Rob Ert Rice Henry Taylor Triance Vedis St. Joseph's Hospital Lorain Route 20 Norman Kehl Plymouth Mich Murray Ridge Road Mildred Herslin

Chest Campaign To Be Launched With Fun Night

Elyria prepares for the 1951 Chest drive to raise 107 850 for 15 Red Feather services with a gala at Elyria High School auditorium starting 2 30 p m One week from today Zarl J Fauver in charge of meetings announces the star studded program W D Lidyard will be emcee and all talent is volunteered Tickets to leaders at no charge Supplies are being delivered to plants for Industrial B workers under Robert Buel Continued on Page 2.

Elyria Fauver Lidyard Robert Buel Fred Lohnes

Farmer slaying suspect claims World Series alibi

Medina police detain Max Amerman 27 after he surrendered in Loudonville claiming he attended the World Series when farmer Harold Mast was ambushed near his farm. Investigators say Amerman left his cousin’s home, drove to Philadelphia and New York, returning after midnight. Witnesses say a rival suitor of Mast’s wife may be involved.

Medina Harold Mast Max Amerman Loudonville Amerman R. O. Simmons Philadelphia New York Masi Mast Rande Simmons Yankee Stadium

Weather forecast for Northeastern Ohio turns cooler

Cloudy intervals with rain and cooler conditions this afternoon and tonight. Intermittent showers continue into Tuesday with continued cool temperatures. Local forecasts warn of lingering wet weather and a drop in temperatures through tonight and Tuesday.

Ohio Paitiv Hich

Elyria Woman Prominent In Music Circles Dies

Katherine Horn Merthe 79 longtime Elyria Amherst musician and organist dies after long illness. Born Amherst 1871 she led the First Methodist church orchestra 34 years and sang in church choirs. Survived by daughter Marguerite son Earl two grandchildren and brother G F Horn. Funeral at First Methodist Church with Eastern Star service at Crown Hill Amherst.

Katherine Horn Merthe Elyria Amherst Revel Seventh Street Merthe First Methodist Church Amherst Congregational Church Lawrence Horn Otto H. Baker Order of Eastern Star Bethel Shrine Sondro Curtis James H. Siward Horn Crownhill Ambherst Eastern Star

Pay Boosts Sought by Millions Across Steel Rail and Phone

The CIO Steelworkers and 13 unions seek wage hikes and benefits for about 1.25 million workers in steel rail and telecom sectors. Proposals include 25 cent hourly raise, overtime pay, and a guaranteed annual wage. Talks opened with Public steel Cleveland and Inland Steel Chicago.

CIO Steelworkers Hammond Ind Republic Steel Cleveland Inland Steel Chigaco U. S. Steel

James McCord Elected President of Carrier Boys Association

James McCord was elected president of the Chronicle Telegram Newspaper Carrier Boys Association on National Newspaper Carriers Day at the newspaper plant. Other officers named for 1950 51 include Bob Mansfield vice president Ted Zak secretary and Bob Walker treasurer. A total of 84 votes were cast with Melvin Shook Lester Johns Mansfield and Merle Emery elected to successor posts. The group will mark its 19th year with monthly meetings to aid carrier service.

James McCord Chronicle-Telegram Mansfield Merle Emery Chronicle- Telegram Association

Elyria Teachers Union Plans Season Opener Meeting

The Elyria Federation of Teachers holds its first seasonal meeting Tuesday at 3 45 p m in Room 132 at Elyria High School.

Elyria Federation of Teachers

Kefauver senators target New York underworld probe

Senate Crime Investigation Committee led by Estes Kefauver arrives in New York to expose links between the Chicago Capone syndicate and West Coast and Midwest rackets. Police Commissioner Thomas F. Murphy vows wide demotions as a graft inquiry touches 13 000 officers and a 20 million dollar annual bookie pay scheme.

Estes Kefauver Tenn Senate Crime Investigation Committee Chicago New York Chicago Capone Los Angeles Kansas City Cleveland St. Louis Thomas F. Murphy Kefauver al Capone

Preinduction Physical Exams See Low Turnout

Thirty six men reported for preinduction physicals out of a 357 man quota. Seven were transferred, four found married, three reclassified. seven did not appear. Leonard Lesnmick led todays group at 532 West Broad Street as the board schedules the next induction call for Friday morning.

Katherine McKee Clek Leonard Lesnmick West Broad Street

Why Taft Must Win Election Editorial Series

The Cleveland Plain Dealer ran six editorials praising Senator Taft and outlining principles. The Chronicle-Telegram will publish them in full to inform readers. The first editorial in the series appears on today's Chronicle-Telegram editorial page.

Cleveland Plain Dealer Taft Chronicle - Telegram Tecay Chronicle-Telegram

Rotarians to Hear Elyria High Coach on Pioneers

Elyria High School football coach William Cover and assistants will discuss the Pioneers season prospects at the Elyria Rotary Club noon luncheon tomorrow.

Elyria High Wiliam Cover Pioneer Elylee Ratery

Plans Reported For New Queen Of Ore Carriers

The Wilfred Sykes was surpassed by a proposed larger freighter for M A Hanna Co. tests aim to exceed 647 foot rivals. The project may cost over 5 million dollars with formal details pending dock feasibility and final dimensions.

Queen of Ore Cleveland Wilfred Sykes United Press M. A. Hanna Co Jakes Great Lakes Pittsburgh Steamship Co Interlake Cleveland Cliffs Columbia Transportation

Four Polio Victims In Lorain. Child Dies At City Hospital

Lorain County children were admitted to Cleveland City Hospital over the weekend as poliomyelitis victims. Diane Farkas aged 4 of Detroit Road Avon and siblings Donald Gonzale, 7, Sandra Rannalli, 6, and Albert Lehman, 3, were listed among the patients. Sandra Rinnilli, 4, of Lorain died at 4.605 am today.

Lorain County Cleveland City Hospital Diane Farkas Detroit Road Avon City Hospital Donald Gonzalee 17Th Street Sandra Rannalli 21St Street Lorain Albert Lehrman Sheffield Lake Rinnilli Iudex

Michigan Man Hurt in Route 18 Crash Near Wellington

John Morris of Seginaw Michigan is hospitalized at Alien Memorial with a fractured pelvis possible skull fracture and other injuries after his car struck a guard rail on Route 18 west of Wellington at 10 am today. State Highway Patrol investigates the crash.

Wellington John Morris Seginaw Mich Alien Memorial Hospital Well Inston Morris State Highway Patrol

Dulles Urges UN Action to Bypass Veto via Rapid Armies

U S calls on the United Nations to create machinery to bypass the Russian veto. John Foster Dulles says the plan would earmark units of member armed forces to act by the General Assembly when the Security Council is blocked. He warns organizational weaknesses must be corrected to deter aggression and prevent future wars.

Lake Success N. Y United States United Nations John Foster Dulles UN General Assembly U. S General Assembly UN Security Council Dulles Korea

Anglers Caught Planning Spear and Knife Catch

Three youths aged 13 14 and 16 attempted to spear and knife fish at Ely park pool to shortcut angling. A police officer intervened and warned that only regulated tackle may be used, forcing them to wait for fish to bite by hook.

Ely Park

Man Arrested for Shoplifting at Local Stores

Casimer Krzyzuniak was arrested on a Saturday charge of shoplifting from Neisner Brothers and Kresze stores. A manager and clerk observed him switch a small box and conceal hair clips. Police found an assortment of Neisner items valued at 347 dollars and about 3 dollars worth from Kresze's.

Casimer Krzyzuniak Vulcan Neisner Brothers Kresze Neisner’s Neisners Kreszke's

U S Forces Push Across 38th Parallel Amid Heavy Casualties

Tank led units of the U S 1st Cavalry Division break into North Korea from Kaesong crossing the 38th parallel in a forceful drive toward Pyongyang. They meet stubborn resistance with many casualties as South Korean divisions also push near Wonsan and along the eastern coast.

Tokyo U.S. 1St Cavalry Douglas MacArthur Kaesong Seoul-Pyongyang Wonsan United Nations Radio Tokyo Radio Seoul MacArthur North Korea Tac‘song United Press Robert Gennyhoff Conunuca

51000 Residents Being Blood Typed

Jackson Mich workers and Red Cross volunteers begin mass blood typing of 191000 residents to prepare for a possible atom bomb attack. Digits for each person will be stored on metal dog tags to identify blood type.

Jackson, Mich Red Cross

Legion seeks ousting of Acheson at Los Angeles convention

The American Legion calls for Secretary Dean Acheson to be removed and urges a hard line against Soviet Russia. Delegates at the 32nd annual convention debated resolutions proposing UN retaliation, Korea occupation until free elections, Formosa defense, Red China non recognition, and extended Marshall Plan aid.

Los Angeles American Legion Dean Acheson Russia Legion Hich Legionnaires Therirst Defense Lours Johnson Lewstudenz U. S United Nations United Nation Korea Formosa Red China United States Europe Philippines Japan

Ohio Fire Prevention Chief to Speak at Valley Conference

Charles R. Scott head of the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Ohio fire marshal will address a safety conference at Spring Valley Country Club on Monday October 23 at 3 p m The talk will cover preparation against atomic attack and interest industrial fire brigades.

Fire Prevention Bureau of Ohio Fire Prevention Spring Valley Country Club Charles R. Scott

Elyria School Board Set for 7 36 PM Monthly Session

The Elyria Board of Education will hold a regular monthly meeting at 7 36 PM to discuss several important business matters.

Elyria Board of Education

Air Defense Steps Expanded for Key Industrial Regions

The Air Force plans an intensified air defense system to shield vital industrial areas by mid next year with fighter squadrons and a permanent radar fence. An $85 million radar warning network should be finished by June, replacing older World War II gear. Army procurement for major items rises up to 50 percent amid Korean War impact, while Atlantic Pact nations see 400 percent jumps. The system aims to deter a mortal blow, though no area can be fully guaranteed.

Washington Air Force Army

Judge Findley to be Honored at Lorain Dinner

Common Pleas Judge Guy B Findley who will turn 65 tomorrow is guest of honor at a Lorain County Bar Association dinner at Elyria Country Club tomorrow evening. The event doubles as a farewell as he retires from the bench October 16 after 16 years. Ohio Chief Justice Clark Weylandt and Ninth District Court of Appeals members are expected guests.

Common Pleas Guy B i Findley Lorain County Bar Association Elyria Country Club Tomorow Ohio Clark V. Weylandt Ninth District Court of Appeals

Wage Price Controls May Not Be Needed Says Adviser

A high ranking official in President Truman's council of economic advisers says inflation may be halted without wage and price controls. The official told United Press controls are not inevitable and tighter credit measures taxes and allocations for scarce materials could curb inflation before punitive action is required. A separate report notes fire damage in Grafton to the Moore home with no loss estimate yet.

Washington Truman Council of Economic Advisers United Press Council Grafton S. I.moore Railroad Street

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Carrier Boys’ Association Iskenderon Turkey Murphy Toledo Michigan Legion Committee Acheson Elyria School Board Judge Findley Bowker Elec W. Broad Adv
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