Truman Initiation Prep Aboard Missouri Ship
President Truman and delegation capered on the battleship Missouri amid preparations for an initiation ritual believed to involve dunking, shaving, and playful hazing by the crew. Crew veterans vow the party will receive its share of tradition as the equator crossing approaches.
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Truman
Missouri
Dulles
Seam
Mc Troman
Padita
Polly
Dow Jones
Denimen
Mtns
Sourts
Robert J. Denisa
Neptune
Margaret Mr. Truman
Willie
Drive Seeks 650 Members for Elyria Y Drive
The Elyria community planned a 650 member goal for the Y Drive with a kickoff dinner set for September 22. Leaders and committees met to plan fundraising, award prospects, and locate typing equipment for Elyria High School’s commercial department, with 30 typewriters available but not all usable for typing phrases.
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Elyria High School
Sehoal
Parald
Kibesling
West Carlisle Board Faces Extra Cost Claim
Fragmentary text suggests a dispute over who should cover additional expenses related to a project or item in West Carlisle. No clear names, dates, or specifics available to confirm scope or parties involved.
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West Carlisle Board
Death Records and Obituaries from Elyria Area
Death notices include Mrs. Winefred B. Jaycox of Elyria at 82 Laundon Court after a long illness. Services Friday at Taylor Funeral Home with burial in Crownhill Cemetery. Also listed are notices for Mrs. Ethel Toth, Mrs. Gene Miller, Richard Warky Kunitz, Mrs. Fannie Kratzer Westlake, Ernest Dunford, and others with funeral plans, residences, and affiliations in Elyria area.
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Winefred B. Jaycox
Pleasant View Rest Home
Laundon Court
Jaycsx
Merton O. Jayonx
Florunce
Ohio
Marely
Elyria
Lehman
Eene Miller
Charles FL Miller
Flyrna Memorial Hospital
Miller
Spruce Street
Cleveland
Earl S. Stewart
Wallace Cushing
Plymouth
Sharon Cushing
I. J. Blackman
George Gray
Brecksville
Ray
War Wright Funerial
Bred BE
Ulrich
Pasto
Lake Avenue Congregational Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Lorain
Richard Warky Kunitz
Richard Harry Kunitz
North
Maple Street
Mr. Kunitz
Ams Nerat
Tas
Elife
Elyria Nighsehan
St. Paul's Church
Viv
Eagles Lodge
Thv
Mbose
Hendix-Westinghowe Automotive
John Kunite
Anna Quinshnefsky
Creveland
Sudra- Corts Pawers
Erie
Ernst Irian
Fludhae Hill Memorial Park
IRS
Fannie Kratzer Westlake
Cue
Mis
Herbert
Mes
Lilie
Thomas
Gerersi
Awan Center
Denver Man Heads VFW in Cleveland Convention
The 15,000 delegates of the Veterans of Foreign Wars gathered in Cleveland where newly elected national commander Ray Launanen of Denver urged peace through national security. He spoke of shared sacrifice and a balance of war and defense, while addressing veterans’ economic issues and the association’s goals for the coming year.
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Cleveland
Wally Pene
Ray
Llaunanan
Denver
Aiid Universel Etdlitary Frien
Briony
Deligites
Shamider
Glyde A. Louis
Plattsburg
N.Y
Fimior
Greek Government Grants Amnesty for Guerrillas Surrender
In Athens the government announces total amnesty for Greek guerrillas who surrender within one month. Under the decree surrendered fighters would be cleared of military crimes including murder. officials to be dismissed or punished for abuses. War Minister George Stratos to enforce the amnesty order and retaliations.
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Athens
Deeres
George Stratus
Dadefiai
Paerrthis
Rejected Request To Use School For Community Event
A proposed rental of school facilities faced rejection amid concerns over space conflicts and safety policies. Officials noted no formal permit or separation plan and cited logistical issues, while parish leaders pressed for alternative arrangements and pledged to reconsider under revised terms.
Gandhi pleads for peace amid refugee turmoil in Delhi
Mohandas Gandhi walked among Hindu and Muslim refugees in New Delhi to urge peace and to give the government a chance. Lord Mountbatten signed an ordinance imposing ten years’ imprisonment for soldiers who fail to defend refugee trains. Gandhi postponed plans on Punjab to focus on the capital and urged Hindus to work for peace, even if it meant death in the service of peace.
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New Delhi
Mohandas
Gandhi
Hindu India
Jeader
India
Lord Mountbadien
Punjab
Bus Plunges Down Ravine in Michigan Accident
EAST LANSING Mich Twenty persons were injured when a bus missed a curve, struck a lamp post and rolled into a ravine by the Red Cedar River. All 32 aboard were hurt or shaken but none killed. State police rushed twenty to hospital for cuts and bruises. the bus bound from Lansing to Flint apparently left the curve, grazed a tree, and toppled into the ravine before stopping at a sharp angle.
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East Lansing
Mich
Red Cedar River
Lansing
Flint
Tt Flat
Court outcomes and legal notices from Lorain area courts
A juvenile received a $25 fine and indefinite driver's license suspension after a recent arrest linked to a car crash with a Lodi Street Auto Sales vehicle. Other notices include estates, divorces, suit filings, and criminal charges across Lorain, Medina, and Sheffield Lake, with names such as James Horn, Rose Sheriff, Margaret Coghlan, and Donald Lorain appearing in various proceedings.
Poultry and Grain Markets Report From Cleveland and Toledo
Market notes show poultry steady to weak with varied gains for chick broilers and turkeys under price quotes from Wes to Leghorn and ducks, while Toledo grain closes mixed with WHEAT and CORN prices drifting and soybeans offered. Apples, cabbage, cucumbers and other produce appear with wide price ranges and old stock notes, reflecting terminal market activity and supply in near term.
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Cleveland
Toledo
Lorain man arrested after car hits porch in stop 9 Lake Ave
Robert Trinter of Lorain was charged with reckless driving by a deputy sheriff after his car ran 400 feet over a lawn struck small trees and tore down a fence before damaging a porch occupied by Gerald Haultz at a house on Stop 9 Lake Avenue.
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Robert Trinter
Lorain
Earl Jolly
Lake Avenue
Trinter
Gerald Haultz
Arlin Smith
Millor Court
Lia Porte Church
Sheriff's Department
Willie Holloway
Sixteenth Street
West Avenue
Ninth Street
Fred Sanford
Third Street
Ralph Lawrence
Lawrence
Court
R. D
Elyria
Rast Avenue
Broad Street
Loren H. Popp
Gulf Road
O. E
Winters
Brooklyn Street
Middle Avenue
Four Building Permits Issued for Homes and Storage Units
Four city building permits were issued recently by Building Inspector Hart Dickason. Thomas Haines, 27 Fifth Street, obtained a permit for a 26 by 22 foot two story frame dwelling at 118 Denison Avenue costing about 8 thousand dollars with Redington-Wyer Development Corporation as contractor. Alex Gildren, 168 Lexington Avenue, secured a permit for a 26 by 20 foot one and one half story frame home on Warren Avenue costing about 7.2 thousand dollars with Gildren performing his own work. James J. Dabney, 426 East Avenue, issued a permit for a 4 by 42 foot one story masonry dwelling at 111 Homesite Court costing about 4.5 thousand dollars. The Studebaker Chemical Company received a permit for four storage buildings on Volcan Street totaling about 2.4 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Dickason
Thomas Haines
Fifth Street
Denison Avenue
Redington-Wyer Development Corporation
Alex Gildren
Lexington Avenue
War+ ren avenue
Gildren
James J. Dabney
East Avenue
Homesite Court
Studebaker Chemical Company
Volcan Street
Painesville Soldier Dies In Japan
Painesville reports the death of PEC Sigurd Stramme Jr in Japan from gunshot wounds. He was 19, a 1948 Mootter High School graduate who enlisted late last year and served overseas with the Army. His parents Mr and Mrs Sigurd Stramme were notified by War Department telegram.
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Painesville
Sigurd
Stramme
Japan
Pec Sigurd Straamme, Jr
Mooter High School
Views On The News From Lima During Turbulent Times
The writer reports from Lima amid street gunfire and political unrest, noting the city’s allure yet warning it favors wealthier visitors. He weaves personal travel glimpses with encounters of locals, vendors, and ongoing upheaval, while detailing daily life challenges and odd observations.
Huber Signs Townsend Petition Report
The Elyria Townsend club notes 109 Congressmen have signed a petition to push the Townsend Plan H R 16 from the Ways and Means committee. Congressman Walter Huber of the Fourteenth Ohio district informs a Bluin club member he signed the petition and Oberlin Townsend Club invites Elyria members to a pot luck supper at Oberlin. A state meeting at the Cleveland Public Auditorium on September 21 is urged, and another local dance is announced for Saturday night.
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Elyria Townsend
H. R
Ways and Means Committee
National Townsend
Washington
Walter Huber
Ohio
Bluin Club
Oberlin Townsend Club
Elyria Club
Oberlin Farlight
Cleveland Public Auditorium
Townsend
Gideons Press School Bible Reading Proposal
A Larain County Gideons camp urged Elyria school board to consider daily Bible readings in public schools. The letter urged the proposal and noted it had not been dropped from the agenda, while acknowledging potential problems. Superintendent Harold H. Biles was asked to consider the matter.
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Larain County
Gideons
Elyria
Marcel
Harold H. Biles
Ing
Vincent School Adds New Teacher Mrs Culkins
The Vincent school north of FF enlarged its staff with Mrs. Bess Culkins joining as a new teacher at 2012 North Washington Boulevard. She will teach part of the first and second grades, following approval by the school board amid rising enrollments. Mrs. Culkins attended Lorain County and Kent State schools and has substitute teaching experience in Elyria. First day counts show 44 in first grade and 37 in second, with more pupils expected.
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Vincent School
Bess. Culkins
North Washington Boulevard
Culking
Co. A. Gibbens
Lorain Coun' Os Hermat School
Kent State, University
Ta Tin Kiyria
Elyna
Reseouh Vere
the Vincent School
Gibbens
Report Elyman's Condition Improved
The Chronicle Telegram reports just before press time that W. G. Walker under observation and treatment at Cleveland City Hospital has shown improvement today. Complete diagnosis has not yet been made.
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Chronicle-Telegram
W. G. Walker
Cleveland, City Hospital
Ytowas
Police Court Fine For Oberlin In Intoxication Case
Police court today fined Joe Donald Oberlin five dollars and costs after arrest on Lake Avenue yesterday. Board members discussed price increases to cover costs, and a wage rise of ten cents was approved to support cafeteria needs amid higher meal costs for students. Superintendent Harold Lag noted schedule issues and possible changes to school lunch periods and fees.
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Joe Donald Oberlin
Lake Avenue
Fiat
Eufenia
Reo
Harold i. Bub
Humane Society Attorney Reports Quarterly Caseload
Harold Ewing, county Humane Society attorney, reports 189 total cases in the quarter ending last night. He handled nine neglect cases including non support of minors involving 160 children, with Elyria and Lorain contributing portions and 24 from the county rest. The period includes five elder neglect cases, seven paternity cases, four cruelty to animals, five miscellaneous, and 25 court-action cases, with a noted rise in child neglect and court actions.
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County Humane Society
Harold Ewing
Elyria
Lorain
Chile
Hall To Be Paid 75 Dollars For Coaching
The Elyria school board approved paying Car Hall 75 dollars for coaching seventh and eighth grade football at Hamilton School for the coming year. Hall is also an Elyria High School teacher in summer, and the extra coaching pay had not been approved until last night. The board also approved employment of an office girl for F A Bail on at 80 cents an hour for up to 10 hours weekly in connection with his work as visiting teacher.
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Lima
Peru
Quito
Ecuadar
Republic
South America
Rockefeller
Mellon
al Firestone
Ford
Iim Ak
Jean
Peron
Elyria School Board
Car Hall
Thnt Hamilton School
Hall 4
Elyria High School
F. A. Bailon
Principal Credited For Conference Attendance
Harry Prankfather principal of Hamilton School was credited with two points toward his credential for attending the National Conference of Elementary School Principals. The conference occurred in July and a department letter to the school board praised his attendance.
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Harry Prankfather
Hamilton
Department of
National Education Association
Frankfather
Penfield Grange Observes Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Penfield Grange marked its Diamond Jubilee with a September 3 program directed by Alice Sanders. A mixed chorus sang, members performed pantomimes, and local readings and talks covered soil health, erosion prevention, and rural topics. Afterward, the group adjourned to a dining room for doughnuts and coffee as Pomona Grange attendees joined a later open house and community event.
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Penfield
Penpinld
Penfield Grange
The
Grange
Alice Sanders
Hoar
Mack
Virginny
Grampa
Rew Mary Cand
Candy
Orville Knapp
Nhinker No Group
Mt Retin
Carl Buell
Irene Blough
Juhia Grates
Sadie Boel
Lena Baker
Thala Beay
Sid Remen
Katherine Woderff
Knaup
Gillie Grunge
Harve Underhill
Ded Franklin Bunders
Betty Edinister
Chauncey Neher
Mary Eghure
Marthuie Prindle
True Denhamen
Dorek Graame
Pomona Grange
Belden
True Denham
Buell
Harvey Hlough
Pieri
Plemaute
Benatar Ghegere
Congressmbalteami
Neeth
Dakota
Tor Beet
Tao
Mio
Richley Bot
Ste
Medina
Ribuns
Bao Fiard
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Aden Giies
Elyrne
Kidiphibh Uteet
Poop
Olyana
M. C. Alto
Necmpaign Wall
Qead Pin
Goywan
Wall
Cental League
Iubhard Waleux
Cuonprissoner
Alex Weper
Age Boys All-Ohio League
Earl’ Lawithschleper
Maus
Bruecornlon
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Seks Fund
Tage
Wolfe
United Press
Cues Servier
Wasshey
Death Records
Mrm
Irene Mile. ER
Ernest Dunford
Columbia Finest
Dunford
Shaiun
Mind High Paedas
Geowge
Coun Trae
Sudro-Curtis Ambulance
Denver Man Heads
VFW
Ray WW
Brannaman
Leranat
Biestek
Paeinus
Grafton
Sam Sheriff
Pearl Road
James Horn
Rose
Margaret J. Coghlan
Carliste
Mors
William
Haymond
Alvin
Roy Fuller
Albert Harms
Loran
Divarce
Rhoda, Medina
Robert
Kerry
Tienry Dawson
Herbert Wile
Firailey Voncourt
Odin
Tex Angeles
Wetetat
Pascal
Yatania
Pameley
Honkely Bartiera
Owakela
Garecies
Conturnia
Robbiers
CB Us
Witten
Paulie
Dopmeents
Sappiea Mate
Royce Nu
Sooners Kaares i
Netruaan Ted
Konan
Pense
Tivestouk
Carey Trorpes
Porch
Lorain Man
Huber
Elyman
Police Dept. News
Tees
Akron
Bowers
Pharmacist
P. X
Rexall Drug Store
Crafton Mhiv
Humane Society Attorney
Hall
Humors
Braday Mobe
Fulton
Grafton, Ohio
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