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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1947
Page
1
Lake Stocks, N. Y. Turkey charged Russia with criminal warmongering and appealed to the United Nations to halt Soviet press and radio campaigns it calls a campaign of capohalogical aggression against Turkey. Dr Selim Sarper said the Soviet media are directing Turkish people against their government and trying to turn the rest of the Middle East against the Turks.
The piece outlines Taft’s stance on continuing as a United States senator with a focus on labor law, economic policy, and foreign affairs. It details his positions on wage policy, Taft Hartley amendments, budget aims for 1960, and foreign policy critiques of the Roosevelt and Truman era, including his call for a peacetime budget and federal aid measures.
Officials of the Elyria Center for Sightlers report 142 registration blanks for aid packages to Europe have been issued since July 1944. Packages include food, woolen and linen goods, infant food and layettes at $10 each. Blanks will be stocked at Hed Cross, Western Union, and Railway Express offices, with Miss Edna Schropp noting continued availability.
James I Winter of Oberlin Ohio writes that after World War II aid to Europe was essential to prevent another war. He argues isolationism worsened the 1930s, warning that without help Europe could become Russian satellites and threaten global peace. He cites past debts, hunger, and the rise of Hitler as consequences of pulling away.
A truck owned by West Side Lumber and Cowl Company was damaged by fire at the city dump on Ford Road in I llyria township. Firemen said driver William Callahan backed the truck to the edge of the dump and dumped rubbish onto the burning pile. The truck’s wheels were stuck in mud, hindering movement as flames scorched the body and hydraulic brake line. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with water.
Alice Maude Soliman, a respected educator in Cleveland, died yesterday at Lakeside Hospital after a brief illness. Her work with local schools and education groups made her a familiar figure in the city. She is survived by several colleagues and students who mourn her loss.
Police department notes incomprehensible OCR text with multiple garbled names and actions. Readable elements reference a report filed about a cap, a bond, and an unidentified incident yesterday, but specifics and identities are not clear.
Carl A. Blaske, circulation manager of The Chronicle Telegram, was named chairman of the membership committee of the Ohio Circulation Managers Association at its Columbus convention. Officers were elected and committee chairmen appointed at the closing session yesterday.
Mrs. Don Myers 24% Tenth street was announced today as a new member of the Junior American Red Cross Committee for the Ely Tia chapter as plans for the annual membership drive moved toward a climax. Committee members under chairwoman Mrs. Gladys Simpson meet Monday evening at the American Red Cross chapter office in the Masonic Temple to finalize plans for the campaign opening Monday in November. The drive marks the 30th anniversary of the Junior Red Cross, organized during Woodrow Wilson's presidency, with sponsors to head the effort through the county schools.
Death notices list Oscar Fullmer, 63, died Tuesday night with funeral services at 2 p.m. at Welsh Funeral Home, Salvatian Army in charge, burial at Brookdale cemetery. Harry J. Fowl, 64, BlyrlA resident, died suddenly at home, born Elyria November 193? He worked at Buckeye Mold & Die Co and belonged to Church for Christ and Lerhin Yacht Club. Services to be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Nichols-Dicken Funeral Home, burial at North Murray Ridge cemetery. Lilian A. Shelton, 78, Amherst, died suddenly in an automobile accident near Asters, Mev. survived by daughter Elsie Shelton. Private services Monday at Emmerich Funeral Home, burial Woodland Avenue Cemetery. Amelia DeChant, 71, Lorain, died at St Joseph's Hospital after long illness. survived by daughter Rose Codino and a foster parent. Burial to be arranged.
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The first commemorative stamp for the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Frigate Constitution arrived. Postmaster William Jenne said the design features the ship in full sail with a 24-pound cannon and 16 stars representing the states in 1797. The stamp, slated for sale October 22, arrived late and collectors have called for copies.
A public hearing for boatmen traveling in the Sandusky Bay area will be held at Sandusky City Hall at 1:30 pm. The Army Corps of Engineers announced a plan related to regulations governing opening of the New York Central bascule bridge across The Cove.
Markets weak in Cleveland area with price listings for poultry, eggs, grain, and meats. Tables show Plymouth Rock hens, Leghorn birds, ducks, and turkeys with varied up and down shifts, plus Government-graded eggs and Toledo grain prices for wheat corn oats and futures, and livestock quotes for steers cows hogs and lambs along with fruit vegetables and dairy items listed in dense OCR prose.
Five county officials who use sheriff garage space may push sheriff cars out of the courthouse lot this winter. Commissioner Dunn protested a space taken by a sheriff department vehicle in the Bix garage and asked where the emergency cars would be stored during snow. Officials including Dunn McGeachie Branson and Judges Findley Cook are moving cars to the sheriff garage to free courthouse stalls, leaving deputies with no parking issues except no parking zones.
Arneal Brown gains divorce from Arthur by Judge Cook for neglect. A gull dispute between Mary Bellan and Antone Pethro settled and dismissed. Peter H. Brown and Universal Insurance sue Walter Lach for 471 dollars from an auto crash near Route 58 on Nov 24, 1946. Lawrence Erb seeks divorce from Pauline, aged 20, of Brunswick, citing neglect and cruelty. Four Belden schoolboys, ages 9 to 14, turned over to juvenile authorities after admitting theft of 10 dollar bills, a silver dollar, and six flint heads. $28 and two nickels recovered. A 17-year-old Elyria youth fined for shooting at ducks in Cascade Park. Robert Anderson of Waterville, Mich fined 10 dollars and 5 dollars costs for passing a stopped school bus on Route 20. Andrew Seams of Oberlin held at county jail on state police request.
Parents teachers and pupils in Lorain county village and rural districts prepare for a sales tax stamp collection contest set for November 10 to 14. Sponsored by Lorain County Council of PTA’s, stamps go to village and several school principals with local PTA presidents guiding. Prizes: schools with 300+ pupils 20 for first and 10 for second. under 300 pupils 10 for first and 5 for second. County council urges each local PTA unit to run a contest to spur student competition.
Frank Beach, longtime Ohio State University extension horticulturist, well known to Lorain County fruit growers, died suddenly of a heart attack in Columbus Wednesday evening. He served as secretary of the Ohio Horticultural Society for years and spoke frequently at local meetings. E. Cotton of Elyria Township, vicepresident of the society, will attend the Columbus funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday. others may also attend.
Elyria High School Student Cabinet sponsors a fall carnival in the high school gymnasium from 7 to 11 30 p m Saturday with dancing and varied entertainment. Shirley Mackin leads the cabinet committee in charge of arrangements. All high school students invited. faculty chaperones listed. Ralph Wood directs music. An unrelated hospital report notes a dog bite incident involving Michelo Avenue resident Mrs Anabelle Larkins.
County Auditor Frank Ayres urged improved janitorial care at the courthouse describing dirt dust and cobwebs in county records as shameful. Commissioner Oscar G Dunn supported night shifts for two men to clean the building but action awaits a full or partial board meeting with two commissioners present.
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