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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1949

Page

12

Typhoon Kitty Death Toll Tops 173 In Japan Floods

Typhoon Kitty devastates Japan as floods engulf the Kanto region. Deaths reach 173 with 49 missing and 417 injured. Affected areas include Tokyo and Yokohama where 400000 are homeless. Rivers like Tone and Watarise overflow and communications collapse.

Tokyo Japan Karto U Plana Weather Bureau Horeshu Yokohama Kanto Plain First Cavalry Division Toko Tokyo- Yokohama

Lausche Names Two To Ohio Turnpike Commission

Gov. Lausche appoints Murray Season good a Cincinnati attorney and former mayor, and O. L. Teagarden a Oak Harbor businessman and former mayor to Ohio turnpike commission. Salary is $5 000 a year. The panel and Highway Director Kauer can select a site issue bonds and build the superhighway. Remaining seats expected filled by J Gordon McKay and James W Shacknessy per reports.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Ohio Turnpike Commission Murray Seasongood Cincinnati O. L. Teagarden Oak Harbor T. J. Kauer J. Gordon McKay Cleveland James W. Shacknessy

Former Head of REA Harry Slattery Dies

Washington notes report the death of Harry Slattery former head of the Rural Electrification Administration at 62 from a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services are set for Monday in Greenville South Carolina. Slattery helped expose the Teapot Dome scandal and died after a stroke following an initial stomach ailment.

Washington Greenville S. C Harry Slattery Rural Electrification Administration Slattery

La Grange Wisteria club hosts luncheon and plans 125th fringe

La Grange members and three guests met at the Wish Bone on Tuesday for a luncheon. The group discussed vacations and places of interest and read two original poems by Clara Gott and Francis Woodruff. The club plans a picnic fringe to mark a 125 year anniversary and noted fall floral centerpieces in the Mexican room at the Inn.

LA Grange Wisteria Club Oberlin Clara Gott Francis Woodrut Ig_n Grace Rawson Ceceases Airs Wooderuff Nellie Raw- Mary Hastings Wilme Burdie Eve Marin Melva Adams Lola Wigert Oberin Lers Ingo S West Park Cleveland Mattie Prosser Myre Jar Jackson Henry Weert New England States Canada Verggon Rundle Rundle Nicca Ney Detroit Mich

Newsmen name Taft best senator Bricker worst

Washington reporters and radio commentators rate Ohio’s Robert A. Taft as the best U.S. senator and John W. Bricker as the worst in a Pageant magazine poll of 211 capital newsmen. Taft led with 110 votes, ahead of Arthur H. Vandenberg and George W. Miller, while Bricker received 50 votes to Jenner’s 46 in the worst category.

Washington Ohio United States Robert A. Taft John W. Bricker Capital Pageant Magazine Sen Tafi Arthur H. Vandenberg Micon Sem. Bricker Taft

Bridges Seizure Damages Union Testimony in Strike Case

Union attorneys seek to break Bridges testimony that Hawaii dock seizure harms the Longshoremen’s Union. Bridges testified in a federal court bid for a temporary injunction to stop a stevedoring agency and warned the seizure will force a lower wage settlement than would otherwise occur. The strike began May 1 with a 32 cent an hour demand, later reduced to 26 cents. employers want far less than 14 cents.

Harry Bridges Bridges

Stop Signs Urged After Fatal West Ridge Drive Crash

County Engineer Donald E. Patterson asked commissioners to designate West Ridge road as a through route and install stop signs at the Butter Nut Ridge intersection after a traffic count showed 388 vehicles daily on West Ridge versus 288 on Butternut Ridge. The intersection was the site of a fatal last year.

Donald E. Patterson West Ridge Road Butternut Ridge Road West Ridge Butternut Ridge

VA Cracks Down on Schools

Washington reports the Veterans Administration formalizes a policy forcing training schools to operate independently for at least one year before admitting veterans under the GI Bill. Subistence allowances are withheld if the minimum is not met. A veteran source cites roughly 1200 new schools opened in the last fiscal year.

Washington Veterans Administration

Uncover Vein Containing Gold Near Flin Flin

Two workmen reported an eight by eight foot quartz vein containing gold, located along the highway to Flin Flin. Named claimants include Mar Louis Lapeint and Harry Dumont of St Boniface. Last view did not confirm the vein’s extent and staking details remain unclear.

Cranberry Portage Man Flin Flin Mar Lous Lapeint Harry Dumont St Boniface

Fragmented OCR Summary of Yugoslav News Unclear Details

OCR text fragment references Tito, a countess, anti Tito Yugoslavs and radio broadcasts. Mentions Paris county, a damaging overview of a political unrest scene and unclear details about a central figure or event. No clear dates or locations definitively identified.

Tito Furt S.f Paris

Truman expected to sign 73 cent minimum wage bill

Administration sources said President Truman would likely sign the minimum wage measure sent by Congress, despite reservations. CIO criticized the House version raising rates from 40 to 75 cents, while no comment was issued on the Senate bill passed Wednesday.

Washington Truman Congress Weasen CIO House Senate

Legion Elects Craig National Commander at 31st Convention

At Philadelphia the American Legion wrapped its 31st convention with 17 335 posts represented and an 11 hour parade. George N Craig of Brazil Indiana was named national commander the first World War II veteran to hold the post and he pledged a stronger drive against Communism and to unite the Legion as a fighting force.

Philadelphia American Legion Legion George N. Craig Brazil Ind Craig Indiana

Assistant Pastor Named For Church At Avon

Fr. James E. Anthony of St. Martha Akren is named assistant pastor at Immaculate Conception Avon by the Cleveland Diocese chancery. He succeeds Fr. George L. Vitus who moves to St. Christopher Rocky River. Fr. George Stuber remains Avon parish pastor.

Avon James E. Anthony St. Martha Church Akren Immaculate Conception George L. Vitus St. Christopher Church Rocky River Cleveland George Stuber Avon Church

Unclear OCR fragment hints at planned building and consultative process

Fragmentary text describes removal of existing facilities and reconstruction plans. It mentions a main sundial, attic work, new facilities, project phases, and aims to complete a working city project. Uncertain details due to garbled OCR.

Kiwanians Hear Supt Nicholas Talk On Schools

Elyria superintendent L N Nicholas told the Kiwanis at the Elks Marine Room that education defends democracy. He cited 4500 students in Elyria public schools and a 7900 000 operating budget, urging strong local communities and home church school ties, plus upcoming November levy and bond issues. Guests included Eugene Hubbard R E Tesar and Rev Karl Meister.

L. N. Nicholas Elyria Elyria Kiwans Chuir Elks Marine Room Elvine Mulons America Peouple Russia Eugene Hubbard R. E. Tesar Karl Meister

Vets Hatch Parade Plans Near Robeson Concert Site

Fourteen veterans groups announce a miles long parade near the Paul Robeson concert site at the Hollow Brook golf course in Peekskill New York. The Westchester County law and order committee seeks a court injunction to prevent a parade permit while state police and sheriffs plan protection for the event.

Peekskill Paul Robeson Old Hollow Brook Westchester City Citizens Committee For Law and Order Robeson George M. Fanelli Sheriffs Office Law and Order” Committee State Supreme Court Iat White Plains Capitol Frederick Gottlieb Thomas E. Dewer Westchester Country Brocke Albany

Crash Fatal To Three Youths In Dover

Four teenagers from Mineral City were involved in a late night auto truck crash near Dover. Driver William Walters 17 fled the scene after veering to avoid a rear end collision and struck an approaching truck. Robert Jones and Jim Labus 16 were killed instantly. Walters died later, and John Flowers 16 remained hospitalized in critical condition.

Dover Robert Jones Jim Labust Starrig William Walters John Flowers Milareral City Walters

Preston Tucker Says He Was Threatened Over Car Franchises

Preston Tucker, facing mail fraud indictment, claimed Capone syndicate members threatened him. He cited a prowler seen on a fire escape near his apartment as alleged intimidation tied to Tucker’s rear-engine car franchises. Police reportedly investigated possible ties between the gang and Tucker's business ventures.

Cricago Reston Tucker iGay Capone Furs Fe Tucker Hes Whi

Two Cé'lcren Die In Old Ice Box

In St. Paul Minnesota two three year olds Sandra Sherer and Franklin Sherer crawled into an old ice box in a garage. The door locked and the children died inside the compartment. Their mother and father discovered them after a late afternoon search.

ST. Paul Minn

Detroit Bus Streetcar Strike Threatens City Transport

Detroit faces a wildcat strike by 1,300 maintenance men from the United Public Workers Union. Workers refused to work after reporting to their posts, risking a total transport shutdown by tonight.

Detroit United Public Workers Union

Local Court Actions Include Auto Injury Suit and Divorces

Harold Holder of Lorain sues Troy Conley of Sheffield Lake for 10000 over injuries from a January 28 collision on 28th Street Lorain. Louella Jourden seeks divorce from Paul of Campbell KY for neglect. Harry Jenkins sues Mary for divorce on grounds of neglect cruelty and absence. married 1933 with two children. County commissioners authorize 1050 for a floor model power grinder for the Erie Avenue bridge workshop from Lorain Hardware Co. Vincent Stever pleads guilty to breaking into Raymond Cotton Service Station on Elyria Avenue June 28 and seeks probation. report referred to probation officer after arrest by deputy sheriffs. Wilhelming Bartella granted divorce from Victor on cruelty grounds. support set at 102 weekly for the child.

Harold Holder Lorain Troy T. Conley Sheffield Lake 28Th Street Erie Avenue Bridge Lorain Heardware Co Vincent Stever, Jr Raymond Cotton Elyria Avenue Stever Depatr Sherifs

Police Roundup Includes Stolen Car Recovery and Assault Reports

Police report multiple incidents including a man arrested at 50 a.m. on drug possession charges after a car break in at 425 High Street. Verne Potter reported a theft. a car stolen from West apt Green Estmond was recovered abandoned on Cleveland. Richard Shumate and Henry McKee faced disorderly conduct allegations. Laura Glass and Elizabeth Eats were assaulted. A hunting knife and tire tool were seized from Shumate’s car.

Paul Coward R. D Elyria Was Bate Cherce En West Apt Richard Shumate West St Henry McKee Glass Powe Wodford Avenue Shumate Besten McKee Mcwee Laura Gliss Elizabeth Eats Wodford Shumate’s

Unions Hit With Unfair Practices Charge in KY Mining Drive

The National Labor Relations Board accuses United Mine Workers District 23 of unfair labor practices linked to a recent organizing drive in Madisonville Kentucky. A hearing was ordered in Cincinnati with charges against the union and officials Burk Susser Arthur. Four non union mines including West Coal Co and Colonial Coal Mining Co are named in four separate cases.

Biadisonville Na‘tional Labor Relations Board Dist United Mine Workers Te Union Cincinne Pes Univ E. J. 3Iorgan Dis Teret Burk Susser Arthur West Cyal Co Coloniel Coal Mining Co

Village And Rural School Staffs Complete Today

Lorain County teachers in village and rural schools completed preparations for the new year with most schools opening next Tuesday. Sheffield Lake and Avon Lake pupils report Tuesday morning, while other schools hold teachers meetings. Ridgeville and West Carlisle delay openings due to unfinished additions.

Wellington officer Kenneth Brouse dies at 48

Kenneth P Brouse 48 longtime Wellington police officer died at his home. He had operated a grocery business and worked at Sterling Foundry. Survived by wife Florence two daughters and several relatives. Funeral service Sunday 2 30 p m at First Congregational Church officiated by Rev Eastman. Burial in Greenlawn. He was a member of F A M lodge 127 Eagles and Fraternal Order of Police.

Wellington Kenneth P. Brouse Herrie Ialso Sterling Foundry F. and A. M Eagles Fraternal Order of Police Florence Mery Jane Cleveland Theo Detlan W. B. Brouse Srlvie Renzenberger Merion, O Andrews Funeral Home First Congregational F. E. Eastmen Sullivan Church Mace

School bus routes planned as city buses pick up students

The report outlines designated bus pickup points for McKinley Franklin and other districts with routes serving River Road Infirmary Road and streets near the B and O Railway. Regular and special buses operate through East Hoyats Hermiston and Steel and Tube areas with arrival back at Washington Building by 210 pm post dismissal.

Infirmary Baltimore and Ohio McKinley Franklin Washington Lenin Allen Ely Garforc Billdimes Poplar Ohio Street Cleveland Street Aera Gamora Richinier Criv Clarx Street Tavier Street Abbe Road Breas Street Park Avenue Josi River Washington Denison Avenue East Hoyiats Hermiston Mlaple Street Athlete Field Riddle Avenue Fuller Street Maple Street Qorerlin Road Steel and Tube West Sixteenth Street Washington Building Sixth Street

Elyrian Receives Certificate for Legion History Work

George B. Day of Post No. 12 American Legion earned a certificate of potential for his local post history. The award, announced at the national American Legion convention in Philadelphia, was presented by Perry Brown and the national adjutant and regional historian. The work placed roughly fourth nationally in a six year old post history contest, with Day noted for detailing charter expansions and key events in the post’s early years. Day has been a member since the post’s inception.

George B. Day American Legion Pettoral Legion Maticnlal American Legion Phildelphia Perry Brown Rational Commandee Cl & Risery Legion Pyer G. EL Ede Excelsior Post Clevelines Heigats Siun Gste Rey Xy Tury Day The Post

Realtors And Families Enjoy Picnic At Cascade Park

Members of the Elrria Board of Realtors led their annual picnic last evening at Cascade Park. Ruth Seeville headed the program followed by assistants Vern Andrews and Herbert Meister. After a 6 o'clock pier supper, games and contests featured children's prizes for Beverly Burton and others, bean contests won by Val Spicer and William Hartman, and events including horse demonstrations and trained seals.

Elrria Board of Realtors Cascade Park Ruth Seeville Vern Andrews Herbert Meister Beverly Burton Ann Marie Agnes Mae Kathleen Patricia Bill Ie Hartman Jim Tom Lozier Robert Sally Anne Kinter Gary Burton Tommy Ssrasne Val Spicer William Hartman Keith Scoville Wal Spicer Bud Andrews John Hkinter L. Burton Afr Mir Mirs W. Hartman Lewell Burtain Be. Burton

Quota Club Resumes Semi Monthly Meetings

After a August recess the Elyria Quota Club resumed its semi monthly meetings with a regular luncheon at the Gr Hig tel. Quoterians attended as members spoke of earning ten dollar gifts to the club treasury and progress on similar efforts. The club will cooperate with Ohio State Employment Service during Handicapped Week in October. A September 15 meeting will feature Josephine Fey with an international program.

Elyria Quota Club Gr. Higtel Ohio State Presidi Service Oi Uoir Josephine Fey

Veteran Lawrence Coleman Receives Merit Award at Elyria College

Lawrence Coleman of Tannery Street, a World War II veteran, earned an Award of Merit at Elyria Business College as the Summer term closed. He received a dictionary for outstanding attendance and high grades, presented by G William Jedicka with FE Reese noting the event. Coleman works in accounting at Colson Corporation, completing a substantial accounting and shorthand course.

Lawrence Coleman Tannery Street Elyria Business College FE. T. Reese G. Witliam Jedicka Coleman Colson Corporation

Huntington Circle To Meet The Home Circle at Town Halls

The Huntington Circle plans a meeting at the town halls on September 7. Blanch Murrey and Leva Bessie Regal are among the committee members.

Blanch Murrey Leva Bessie Regal

Prices At Econ Furnished By United Press

Unclear text mentions prices and several company names including Socony Vacuum, Cleveland Cliffs, Cleveland Electric, and Mits. Industrial Pay and trade references appear, with scattered letters and partial phrases. Unable to extract a coherent events narrative from the garbled snippet.

United Press Mere Ward Socony Col Gs & Ele A.eee American T. & Te E.u Cites Service Ube Cleveland Exchange Cleveland Cliffs Cleveland Jichman

Record Enrollment Expected for Freshman Medical Students

Chicago reports the AMA predicts a record enrollment of about five thousand freshmen in medical schools for 1933. Despite declines in unapproved schools, approved U S medical schools show rising figures with the West surpassing last decade's growth and new provisions affecting service requirements for medical students.

Chicago Ammudh Ama U.S Schoors West

Distributor Of Hand Bills Fined

A short local notice states that a distributor, Wosler Fluscher of 670 Welles Road, was fined after police stopped traffic as handbills blew around cars. The incident involved the Western Automate and Screw Co. and occurred yesterday.

Wosler Fluscher Welles

Unclear voyage schedule listed for ship with multiple ports

The text outlines a maritime itinerary with calls at Exie Canada Toronto Mackinsee Island and Detroit. It notes dates in September and arrival times and mentions the Canadian National Exposition in Toronto. The report references Lorain and Port Stanley with a return plan around September 17.

Exie Sunder Canada Mendsy Teronto Court Toronto Ontario Erie Huron Mackinse Island Slich Sower Arg Port Stanier Orxtarro Lorain Mondas Toron

Market notes on eggs butter and poultry prices

The notice records mixed market quotes for eggs butter and poultry with ranges for brown eggs and other varieties. It lists dairy and meat items with varying prices and mentions wholesale and retail levels, along with oats grain and livestock entries and bid ask levels.

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