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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1949
Page
2
Day's Hardware and Music Store promotes Gulbransen pianos as durable, trusted instruments amid wartime price variations. The article notes long standing brands and encourages shoppers to compare prices across outlets to avoid overcharging.
A collage of garbled lines references a famous player piano price marking and wartime wood shortages. Mentions Elta and Amhers shops, Guiloramse guitars, television sets, and a Philippine exploration claim. Ends with India's university Commission urging English for lectures.
The Land Title Guarantee and Trust Company lists transfers dated October 13 1949 including Wm H Baker et al to Jesus Rodriguez on unton Rd Sheffield and other parcels in Elyria Lorain Oberlin and Ridgeville with deeds among individuals and corporations. Notable recipients include Elma L Green Edna L Davis and Frank William Jovick with properties on Omaha Ave Dunton Rd Hamilton St and West Lorain St plus Homewood development parcels and Lot 1113 in Sheffield Township.
Ross Furniture Co of Elyria invites locals to enter Crosley two million dollar contest via entry blanks at 203 Middle Avenue. The local prize pool includes Shelvedor refrigerators and cash, with judges Meyor Henry Ault and others selecting the best entry. National prizes total 20 000 cash and multiple Crosley appliances.
The Economy Shoe Store on East Avenue across from the post office has received a large shipment of Bail Band rubber footwear for men and boys. It features a wide range from light-weight rubbers to wool lined boots, with sizes from five to 74 and widths A to EEE. John Demirjian, proprietor since 1917, emphasizes low prices through small overhead and full stock of work, junior, and dress shoes plus safety footwear and socks.
An Italian pilot flew low over a crowded beach striking a bather on the head and losing his flying license. Scotland's second Red Crees san itorim, Glen o'Dee near Ban chorr, was opened recently by Britain's Queen.
The text outlines entry blanks for the Crossey Local Dealers and Crossey National Contests, eligibility restrictions, submission deadlines, and mailing addresses. It notes postmark deadline of November 30, 1997, that entries become property of AVCO’s Crossey Division, and that judges’ decisions are final with prizes for originality and sincerity. Awards announced by mail or telegram.
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