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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1947
Page
2
A slate of obituaries and funeral notices for Elyria and nearby towns recounts the deaths of Henry Guthman, John H. Franklin, Rose King, Clifford G. Minkler, Joann Fenwick, Elmer Sisson, Edward F. Minard, Sam Rims, and Nellie Nichols among others. The reports detail birthplaces, survivings, and funeral arrangements including dates, locations, and officiants, reflecting local church ties and community lines.
Veterans faced a shift as they must declare at filing whether to take bonds or cash on terminal leave pay. Banks reported heavy activity with many seeking cash for veteran bonds, amid a government move to exchange or redefine bonds.
Four Ridgeville High School graduates finish at St. Vincent's Charity Hospital in Cleveland. Bernice Pitts and Jane Dechant join nurse corps. Loy Wensik and Clarabelle Sittinger continue training. Committees set for Wednesday chapel commencement at the hospital.
A ceremony at Grafton School honored local servicemen with a plaque and flag dedication. Past post commanders Joe Wouirk and Coril Jolson led the services. bugler Mirrye Mullen and the Lorain post fired salute. Officials presided as Retreat was blown and a new flag raised.
The Thed rporahan papers were granted to Kasper Foundry company with Oscar Coppell, Julius Kasper and Ent Kasper as corporators. Sneble and Snalsle act as attorneys. The charter covers 4,000 shares at par value. A court writ today dismissed a divorce from Holy Was dianissed on Olive Lehriner's stone.
Mary KL Farquhar, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Farquhar of 214 Oakstreet, married William W Dipman of Upper Montclair New Jersey on August 30 at the bride’s uncle Robert Kilmer’s home. Rev King officiated. Reception followed. couple honeymooned a week. Dipman's background, Oberlin College graduate, served in the military. Dipman employed in New York. They will reside in Bloomfield New York. School opens in Oberlin as teachers report for a general meeting. students begin registering midweek. Local social notes include visits by Mr and Mrs Wilbur Cliff and others. Alaska trip referenced for Mrs Zavadsky.
Fragmented obit and social notes recount a visit from Betty tthttMaN UN who came to Oberlin and planned a Chicago stop before returning to Bristol Bay Alaska Mist Docthea. The column lists visitors to Oberlin, hospital discharges, and Townsend club notes with local residents and routines.
A formal wedding took place Monday at St Joseph’s Catholic Church as Mary Abraham, daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Abraham of 432 Tenney Avenue, wed Ky Sabath, son of Mrs Sopha Sabuth of 2100 West Boulevard Cleveland. The ceremony featured traditional Mass, organ music, and a procession with bridal attire described as white and beaded.
Mrs Lucy Roemer notes a church gathering with a parade of races and competitions at the annual Eagle meet. Attendants include families and local figures like Mrs Mashard and Judge McCann. The program lists dash events, ball throwing, and cheering crowds amid church notices and community updates.
Fire early this morning at the Western Automatic Shine Screw Company Plant on Foster avenue near the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad caused slight damage. Three companies responded to the 2:58 a.m. alarm. fire confined to an oil vat area and nearby equipment with damage to a motor. Cause undetermined. In a separate note, Eldon Merits H. D. 2 Grafton reported a Sunday night fire at 107 Broad Street due to a short circuit in a cable, causing damage from the starting motor and resulting fire spread.
A chaotic clipping reports assorted prices from major firms like Montgomery Ward and Westinghouse, then shifts to local police activity noting a disturbance at Stant Hee's Grill, a divorce suit, church notices, and upcoming meetings. The piece also lists hospital discharges and a sequence of minor legal actions including traffic violations and larceny charges.
At the court house George Robinean of 6442 South Second Street was fined $10 and costs by Justice C. C. Lord on intoxicant charges after deputies arrested him at his home Saturday. Joseph Stroemple of Cleveland Road Ridgeville was fined $50 with $20 suspended for being in physical control of a car while intoxicated after a collision on Route 1 south of Elyria with a patrol car nearby. R. T. Heath of Grafton, riding with Stroemple, was fined $3 for intoxication. Jack Jensen of 507 West Third Street was reported with injuries after a rollover on Sugar Ridge Road near the city limits. deputies said he was arrested for reckless operation.
Police court records show Leslie Solle on Chestnut Street fined ten dollars and costs after arraignment for reckless driving. Arrested at two AM for unsafe stops on Second Street West Avenue and Court Street. Marvin Clark on 1206 Middle Avenue fined ten dollars and costs for speeding. Willie West of 332 16th Street fined three dollars and costs for intoxication after arrest on West Avenue Sunday afternoon. William Hayes of 315 North Street fined fifteen dollars and costs for wody conduct after threatening Chester Lewis with a knife on North Street. Henry Cesare of Elyria fined eight dollars and costs for reckless driving after a collision at Head and Cedar last Friday. John Zuber of Canton and Alvin Vinson of Canton arrested for reckless driving and intoxication respectively. both referred to pole court for disposition.
A family money dispute led to the arrest of AY Tied, manager of the Broadstreet Grill, for possessing gambling devices. Police found cards sold at the grill that, when moistened, reveal horse race bets. Tied denied wrongdoing and was released on bond pending trial in September.
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