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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1941
Page
14
Voters in Elyria face a mayoral and council race with multiple contenders. George Thompson seeks a first elected term as president of council while Charles G. Clark runs for treasurer and several ward council seats are contested. Local residents Adolph Hobson and others vie for mayor and other city posts, with backgrounds in law, business, and public service.
A slate of candidates for Elyria city council's Fifth and Sixth Wards appears in the non partisan notice. Wilcox seeks a third term in the Fifth Ward, with roots in LaGrange and long service at O Donnell Apartments and local politics. Henry W Ault vies for reelection in the Sixth Ward, a Southern Ohio native and long time Elyria resident, now a grocery worker with a son. Other candidates include Thomas Smith, a former council hopeful. Joseph C Welsh, seeking his first council seat. George A Lamberton, a longtime Elyria foreman and five term public official, and Rose M White seeking the Sixth Ward seat. The nonpartisan election will place candidates on a separate ballot.
Penfield Men’s Banquet at Medina Association church hall featured a fall season theme with Mrs F R Kichhaus as chairwoman and Mrs Orvel Khain in charge. Paul Wainight of Elyria sang solos, a film of the industry was shown, and attendees came from Medina, Chatham, Sullivan, Litchfield and Wellington. Council notes cover Farm Bureau District Advisory Council No 7 meeting chaired by Laurence Betts, discussion on using food instead of medicine, a surplus article, and a social hour hosted by Buell and Bleargh. Alvernon Rollin named new vice president, Mrs Lyle Pierze new secretary, Mrs RO Biggs new treasurer of Harshaw Chemical Co mother of seven.
A fragmented social note mentions Mr and Mrs Ralph Belly and Mrs Steph land as guests at a Sunday event. Howard and others attend a birthday party at da Park's home. Donald and Elaine are referenced in connection with South Amherst.
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