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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1947

Page

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Basic Course For Scout Leaders To Be Offered

A basic course for Boy Scout Leaders starts with a 7:00 p.m. meeting at the Elks Club in Elyria. Led by Russell Stokley, the program trains leaders for the Scouters key, with seven Thursday sessions through October and November. A weekend camping session is at Camp Firelands near Oberlin, with instructors KE Gates, C A Seyrignt, Bul Lauck, H J Ryan, and Ross Ludwig assisting.

Elks Club Russell Stokley Southeast District Firelands Area Council Boy Scouts of America Elyria Otter Bey Boy Scouts Camp Firelands Oberlin Cou BP. Gates C. A. Seayrignt Bul Lauck Roops ! Flyrta H. J. Ryan Ross Ludwig

Advanced Scout Training Camp at Camp Firelands

The Mivelands Area Councils advanced troop camping course will run Saturday and Sunday at Camp Firelands near Oberlin. Open to Scouters who completed the basic course, the program covers fire building, tentage, first aid, axemanship, firearms handling, compasses, and map reading with Dr. C. A. Seabright and Harold Ewing among instructors.

Mivelands Camp Firelands Box Oberlin Russell Stokley Southeast District C. A. Seabright First Methodist Church Harold Ewing Firelands Area Council

CIO backs hunger drive while seeking lower prices

In a convention address CIO President Philip Murray urged broad participation in the anti hunger drive, while urging price reductions to stretch dollars for hungry families. Milwaukee grocers report rationing fears have doubled Sour and sugar sales since Truman's food conservation program, with demand rising for other staples. San Francisco groups plan to back a fund saving effort as Mayor George Johnson pledges city support and local fraternal and labor reps mobilize. Rare meat distribution concerns noted by union leaders and industry officials about shifts in meal planning and Tuesday shortages.

Milwaukee Wis Truman Minn George Johnson Johnson

Operation On One Of Lorain's Blue Babies

Lorain reports a Baltimore Johns Hopkins Hospital operation on Leonore Valentini described as successful by surgeons. Doctors also tested surgery for her brother Frank while both children are in Baltimore for treatment funded by over $4600 in Lorain County contributions.

Lorain John Hopkus Baltimore Leonore Valentini Birts Frank Bilti Horwan Frank Vatontini

Lorain County Co op Meet Features Jerry Voorhis Speaker

Lorain Countians will fill Ashland High School Wednesday at 8 p m for a Lorain County Co operative Association meeting. Jerry Voorhis former U S representative from California and executive secretary of the Cooperative League will speak on the cooperative movement and related programs. The event, organized by local farmers and Farm Bureau officials, is open to the public.

Lorain County Cooperative Association Farm Bureau Council Ashland High School Jerry Voorhis Represent Congress California Cooperative League of United States Voorhis Chcaro Iral

Oberlin Mrs Ruth Edwards Ad for Delivery Service

Oberlin MRS Ruth Edwards at 25 Locust offers delivery service and Metty Weisman at 12k N Pleasant provides contact details for orders. Local notice lists phone numbers for outreach and service coordination.

Oberlin Ruth Edwards Locust &T Metty Weisman N. Pleasant

Homecoming at Oberlin College Oct 18 feature

Oberlin College celebrates Homecoming October 18 with a Navy plaque presentation for wartime service, led by Rear Admiral Hipp USN. The ceremony opens with a marching band fanfare and includes a brief intermission address by college officials and guests, highlighting years of service and student veterans.

Oberlin College Querlin Geteberte Secretary of the Navy Navy Rwine Hipp Rsc1 Oberlin Vals Uni Regula College of Arts and Sciences Conservatory of Music Alamin

Survey hints at export goals amid farm policy shift

A flawed survey hints The Argited Stites nears a third of the way toward exporting 10,000,000 byrehets of wraits Clo nest ene a0 The Agriculture Department warns of a tough gang stance while suggesting changes to production methods and price support. Officials discuss a fuel study delay and a potential impact on distillery workers amid concerns over foreign market aims and large bean shipments to western Europe.

Os Gosis Agriculire Department of Vaiekmin Ligue Stomata Europe

Fragmented OCR note with garbled names and phrases

A highly garbled OCR fragment contains scattered words and letter strings. It references names and locations in a nonsensical sequence with no clear coherent event or report.

Naval Reserve Program Discussed By Lorain County Unit

Lorain County Unit of the U S Naval Reserve announced a meeting at Bigma Mi COAL at 7 20 p m Wednesday to discuss reserve program phases with prospective members. The unit seeks women with radio and electronics skills and those eager to learn. About 30 members are expected to join a West Indies training cruise this month earning full pay and allowances with liberty in a foreign port.

Lorain County U.S. Naval Reserve Bigma Uke Fst Allowane

Lions Approve $1000 For Center For Sightless

At the regular Lions meeting George Herman reported on the Lorain County Association for the Blind. The club voted to appropriate $1000 to improve and maintain the home. Herman is a director for the association. A stag party will be held at Jack Knights residence Wednesday evening at 8.00 o clock. The Lions plan a fishing party Sunday, October 26, and volunteers should contact Willam Holt. Next Monday is Ladies Night. Jack Knight, visiting from England, spoke last night and thanked the Lions for their hospitality. He leaves this week to return to his native England.

One Lions Tli George Herman Lotan Outinyg Association For Aly Hermann Lions Club Lorain County Association Llind Jack Knights Lions Boy Willam Holt Ghana Boons Chub Arn Laois Club Ilene Fang Engin

Handicraft Shop Set to Open in YMCA Boys’ Dept

Nevisaly Illinois reports a handicraft shop ready to operate under William Kirbey Myra high school teacher. A new workforce and materials arrive as Harrie G Stevick notes. Programs include plastic molding leather tooling and general craftwork. Hours are 4 to 6 30 p m Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays and 9 a m to 12 noon and 2 to 4 p m Saturdays. Closed Fridays.

YM C. A Nevisaly William Kirbey Myra Harriet G. Stevick

First Soy Beans Of 1947 Crop Arrive

The first load of soybeans from the 1947 crop arrived at the Loran County Cooperative elevator. Bulland Cartwright of Columbia Township delivered the beans to Meritt Tosco, with more than 80 bushels in the shipment. Prospects indicated a promising quality crop according to Powell.

Neoenge Titmager Meritt Tosco Bulland Cartwright Columbia Ptownship Powell

Townwide Spraying Panic Amid Riots and School Closures

A chaotic report describes authorities ordering rods to stop unrest as residents fear a townwide spray causing chaos. Police arrest threats amid mass evacuations. several Broward schools close. Authorities estimate property damage and injuries as communities brace for further action.

National Letter Writing Week Observed Nationwide

National Letter Writing Week opens across the country with the Post Office Department promoting letter writing. A display at the local post office features a cartoon poster by Bernie Jedincki, air letters, air mail envelopes, and the international reply coupon to showcase services and encourage renewed family ties and friendships through correspondence. Postmaster General Robert F. Haugen urges cooperation to focus public attention on standard and special postal services during the seven day observance.

Post Office Department Legal Post Office Post Office Bernie Jedincki Post Officer Department Europe Miles Thas Postal Department Postminister Cigneral Robert F. Hauinegan

Motorist Fined $100 After Driving While Impaired

Lindsey Dix of 426 15th street was fined 100 and costs and his license suspended for a year after arraignment before Mayor A R Agate on a charge of driving while intoxicated. He admitted lack of license and leaving the scene after crashing into a parked car on West Avenue near Second Street, then colliding with a northbound car. Patrolman James Booger Path Stentz arrested him after a passing motorist described the vehicle observed east of Tech street.

Lindsey Dix 15Th Street A. R. Agate Suites Af Tigner Agate Jon Ten Muibormbiilig Trix Mary Taylor Frank Baris Gio West Avenue Cay West Second Street BA P Noreman Stokes Kapton Tix Sehin Tech Street Pattolmen James Booger Stentz 16Th Street Hill

Police Report On Parking Lights Theft and Dime Snatching

Police report details thefts including a car parking light theft and small money theft at local businesses. A suspect was fined for a separate charge of peeking diving and another individual was arraigned for threats. Police investigated theft at a park store and noted arrests and court actions from Broad Street to Westlake.

Moraa Hey Forrest Arun Midges Ae Bose William Boberg Westlake Threateaston

Market Prices And Court Notices At Local County Courthouse

Market prices for fruits and produce are listed with per dozen and by case figures, including apples in various varieties and crates. Separate items note county commissioners considering a ditch improvement plan costing about 2700 dollars, plus court notices of divorces granted to several individuals for neglect and similar grounds.

Taurus Bator Mediunt Bitchere SINDA Tpg Bie Ag-Is Eiays

Rail Workers Urged to File Claims Promptly

Rail workers are urged to file sickness benefit claims promptly with the local American Red Cross chapter to avoid loss of benefits. F. J. Shea of the Railroad Retirement Board advised submitting applications within seven days of sickness onset and to attach Form BA-6 if available. Preaddressed application blanks can be obtained at board offices located at railroad offices.

F. J. Shea Railroad Retirement Board Junior Red Cross American Red Cross Gladys Simpson Mr. Shea

Men's Program At Y Opens Monday

The Elyria M C A announces the fall and winter men's gymnasium and swimming program starting next Monday. Activities include volleyball at 5 30 p m on Mon Wed and Fri, gym classes at 8 30 p m on Mon, and priced swimming at 8 p m on Mon Tue and Thu, plus daily swim Monday through Friday at 6 45 p m.

Elyria

Gene Kelly Fractures Ankle Slips at Home Practice

Hollywood reports Gene Kelly suffered a fractured right ankle after slipping on a slick floor at his home. The injury may delay his upcoming film Raster Parade starring Judy Garland, with shooting expected to resume in about three weeks.

Gene Kelley Moetra- Goldwyn Mayer Studio Kelly H Juely Garland

Swim Classes to Be Resumed at YMCA Pool

Russell Gleason, physical director, announced that YMCA swim classes for girls will resume Saturday afternoon at the YMCA pool. Elementary and high school groups include Minnows at 2:30, Fish at 3:15, Flying Fish and Sharks at 4:00. Women’s swim time is in the evening with an open period from 7:00 to 7:30 and instruction from 8:30 to 9:30.

Russell Gleason

Auto Accident Takes Two Lives

A vehicle crash on Route 51 near West Elizabeth last Friday killed two men. Theodore Gunn, 39, Warren, died in McKeesport hospital, and Leonard Williams died shortly after the accident.

Mckeesport Rove 51 West Elizabeth Theodore Gunn Warren Gunn Leonard Williams

Elyria Fire Prevention Week Yields Few Alarms

Fire Chief W N Bates said Elyria saw only three city alarms during Fire Prevention Week, with about 25 in damages from an automobile fire. The week began with a rubbish fire on Oberlin road and closed with an unnecessary alarm from a smoking furnace. A larger blaze outside the city destroyed a double garage at Dr J E B Pettrese's home on Lake avenue.

Flyria W. N. Bates Arey Oberlin Road J. EB. Pettrese Lake Avenue

Elyrian Elected To National Ford Dealers Council

J RB Dall a Flyrin Ford dealer for 38 years was elected to the National Ford Dealers Council at a dinner of Dall organization employees at the Elks Club The council will meet in Detroit with Ford Motor Company policy committee including Henry Ford II and Ernest Breach Dall joins 11 other regional dealers from Cleveland Cincinnati Indianapolis Louisville and Dearborn The burglary at Oberlin Dew Cleaning in Oberlin involved entry through a coal chute with suits and garments stolen Police are investigating

Dall Elyria Ford National Ford Dealers Council Ilater Detroit Ford Motor Company Elks Club Ford Ford Motor National Dealers Council Cleveland Cincinnati Indianapolis Louisville Dearborn James L. Dall J. R. Dail Oberlin Sheriff's Department

Trade names in nation’s industry list mention many firms

A garbled OCR style list names numerous major companies including American Can Montgomery Ward National Dairy Sears Westinghouse Woolworth Bendix General Motors White Motors Republic Steel Standard of Ohio and cites Service as a reference. The fragment hints at a compiled roster of corporations across sectors such as manufacturing retail and utilities with no cohesive narrative.

N, Y Central Penna American Can Montgomery Wid National Dairy iSears Ruebuews Westinghucuse Aleetie Woolworth Co Bendix General Motors White Motors Republic Steel Abrtace Ohio Cites Service

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