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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1949
Page
9
Elyria’s oldest school, Franklin, built in 1883 with eight rooms, featured a tower and bell. A 1893 fire led to reconstruction, but by 191? major changes began, leaving the building described as antiquated and inadequate for rising student numbers.
The article details Franklin district school shortcomings including bulging enrollment at 390, aging facilities with cracks and no gym or library, and a plan to abandon the site. It notes a proposed new Franklin school blocks south of current location and hinges on a Scheel Bond levy vote. It cites board decisions and community impact on pupil distribution to Gates and southern homes.
A News Agency report describes an alleged spy plot leading to the expulsion of a U S diplomat Isaac Patch and the arrest of embassy staff Samuel Merz was held incommunicado as the embassy searched for him A priest linked to the ring was noted and church state tensions were cited alongside auto industry and wage data from Ward's discussing potential production records next week.
Oslo reports a Norwegian plan to create a government owned steel plant using cheap hydroelectric power. The project, backed by the Labor party, would produce about 200000 tons annually and rely mainly on Marshall plan funds for construction, facing European opposition tied to a revived steel cartel.
Three Ohio powerhouses gather at Kenyon College for a cornerstone laying. Taft and Green receive honorary Doctor of Laws degrees while Lausche hosts the event with Williams College president Dr James Baxter guiding the address. The labor dispute surrounding Taft looms despite non political aims.
Death records list William Glenn Wilson of LaGrange aged 75 after a two week illness. Survived by widow Mary F. Wilson and six children, with services at Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home and burial in Brownhelm cemetery. Additional obituaries include William Ehrman of Amherst, Robert Anexn Heol, Seren Ann Wharr, and Glen C. Crawford of New London with details on survivors, funeral homes, and burial plans.
Portsmouth Ohio Scioto County grand jury exonerated two patrolmen in the death of Truman Newman 30 who said he was roughed up by police when arrested Newman a World War I veteran and Norfolk and Western Railway employee died 43 hours after arrest Exonerated were Louis Hood and Ronald Parker both admitted striking Newman during or after the arrest or while he was a prisoner
Americans for Democratic Action urged Howard DieGreth to appeal a bail denial for 11 convicted Communist leaders. The telegram argued the judge was vindictive and that bail should be allowed, noting the government’s traditional stance that defendants may seek bail.
Benjamin Bates, 71, died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Youngstown Ohio. He becomes the 16th traffic fatality in the city this year.
Deimar Dar of 402 Clinton Avenue appeared in police court on a reckless driving charge after an incident on West Avenue near Second Street at 3 25 p m yesterday involving a collision with a car driven by Reymond Easterwood of 33 Seventh Street. Ray Bickel of 31 Guilt Road was fined five dollars and costs for intoxication after an October 12 arrest on Broad Street. Charles Bagby of 148 Northrup Street also fined five dollars and costs for intoxication following an October arrest on Broad Street. A burglary at Cascade Grocery on West River Street was reported by Mrs Jinha In check noting a loss of about three dollars in coins from the cash register after breaking a rear door. A response from Sweehan Century cited a claim about a car paint incident near Cen ture block on Beth Street. A pending case against individual at 223 Beth Street resulted in a fine of two hundred fifty seven costs or twenty days in jail after arraignment. Detective William Roberts, New York Central, faced charges of stealing shovels, tongs, forks, and other articles from the railroad. theft valued at twenty four dollars.
Mrs. And rew Doelker Marion A. Frye of Caseroad, Ridgeville, has been elected national president of the American Woman's Society of Certified Public Accountants and sails to be installed in Pasadena, California. The year also marks her serve as national president of the American Society of Women Accountants, with four new US chapters. She will attend the American Institute of Accountants convention in Los Angeles, visit many sites, and tour Strong Mines in Denver before returning. She is a member of the Ohio Society of CPAs, the National Association of Cost Accountants, Zonta, and an early adviser to the International Accountants Society.
Warney Hornbeck of 143 Fairlawn avenue reported damage to the left rear Rubcap and fender of his car after a hit at the Gartner Inn park by a vehicle owned by Kirby. A second driver reported his car’s fender damaged as it scraped a parked car while backing out from Bread street. Edward Strange Jr. drove a car that skimmed a vehicle on Route 29 near Route 10. William Mihaly’s car was hit as he stopped for a school bus in Alliance.
A garbled market listing shows prices for apples peppers beans and lamb items. Entries include wax, sacks, bunches, and various weights with prices ranging from 5 to 29 dollars. several line items reference meat, beans, and vegetables in assorted quantities and grades.
Miss Louise Swenson of New York welcomed the return of her suitcase missing 24 hours with contents valued at 3172 dollars. The item vanished after she left a New York Central train to attend a wedding. A Cincinnati chauffeur mistakenly picked it up, then a businessman who learned of the error returned the suitcase.
Court records show Annia Kaelner seeking divorce from George for neglect and cruelty while Charlie Larkins seeks divorce from Anni a belie on similar grounds. Indictments include William Frisby and Biendenido de Valle Nintz with probation and jail terms for a 12 year old case, plus a traffic collision suit by Walter Hagedorn Jr. and Margaret Begedorn for 35665. Other divorces granted include Emil Bruder from Ruth and Helen Cotton from Charles with child custody and alimony details.
Georgia Governor Merneal Talmadge denounces a federal court suit demanding equal educational facilities for Black students. He calls the case the first assault on segregation and vows to fight it in court and public opinion, stating no inch of segregation will be relinquished.
Prosecutor Feul Mikus advised county commissioners to reject three bids for proofing and water-proofing at Pleasant View Sanatorium due to bid submission issues. He called for independent bidding on roof and water-proofing with an estimated cost of 9,500 dollars.
SCHENECTADY N Y An official at Geneve Electric Co home plant predicted 3900 workers could be laid off by Dec 1 if the steel strike remains unsettled. Works Manager I J Male said 300 hourly paid workers would be idled by steel shortages by Nov 1. After Nov 17 the number would grow rapidly so that by mid next month at least 700 and by end of November some 3900 may be losing time.
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