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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1947

Page

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Taft Challenges Union Leaders On Labor Law

Senator Robert Taft urged union leaders to make the Taft Bartley labor reform law the central issue of the 1948 campaign while defending the measure as co author. He spoke at a California Bar Association gathering in Santa Cruz and faced pickets from APL and CIO members outside the municipal auditor.

Banta Cruz Cal Robert AL *Fatt Far West Tall California Bar Association Seeakle APL CIO Santa Cruz Municipal Auditor Daor Wallace

Army Air Forces Association To Meet In Columbus

Columbus hosts the Army Air Forces Association for its first annual convention starting Monday. Alumni of the former top air force plan to elect new officers and adopt action to keep Americas air power strong. Acting president Doolitts retires after a year, with 30 generals and many civilian figures expected to attend. The event reserves AFA’s slogan Lets Keep the Gang Together.

Columbus Army Air Forces Arevica Air Force Wall APA AFA

Many Get Their Hunting Licenses

Yesterday at the Central Fire Station a large number of hunting licenses were issued. There were no fire alarms that day, which was the last day before the opening of the 1947 squirrel hunting season. Normally licenses are issued at the start of the season, with a larger rush before rabbit and pheasant seasons, opening November 15 this year.

Central Fire Station

Stick And Rudder Club To See Movies

Three motion picture films are scheduled for showing at the meeting of the Stick and Rudder Club at room Monday at the Spring Valley Country Club. The pictures to be shown include Pre-Flight Acrobatics and Sense. Refreshments will be served.

Stick and Rudder Club Roo.m Spring Valley Country Club

Vacation yearns cross states as Belden troupe travels

Belden and associates envy a Arkansas trip to visit a friend formerly with the Blue Ribbon Band. Edward J Funk and Son's Company rep Hersinger accompanies his son Edward on a Lake Gogelie journey in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Hospital returns and social visits fill a busy schedule with Cleveland, Medina, and local hosts noted.

Belden Lewas Klineet Joseph Wickner Arkansas Blue Ribbon Met Sprites Inter Mwoght Reisinger Edward Lake Gogelie Aichigan Upper Peinsula Deslers Edward J Funk Us Lodge Stanmer Frank MeIntire Tag Medina Caintaunity Hospital Citters Arthur Wise Wilbur Arnis Steoog Gertrude Teese Jay Feller JM Clark Cleveland Guutaie Gratiereretter Poepar Ana George Bel Rasy Ava Mes Guntinan Bear Britorad Medeuy Peter Tee

Strikes Threaten To Paralyze Italy

Rome reports a planned 850,000 metal workers strike as part of the Lettist campaign to oust Premier Alcide De Gasperi. If successful, heavy industry in Milan, Turin, and Terni could halt. broader walkouts by tariff laborers and tobacco workers loom amid a new non confidence bid by Communist allies.

Rome Alcide de Gasperi Milan Turin Terni

Court alimony and divorce actions noted at court house

Vernice Nix awarded 14 dollars weekly alimony and real estate in an alimony suit. Several couples faced divorce petitions for neglect and cruelty. cases include Mildred Carpenter of Lorain and others from Baynes Torain Meg Katherine Zadejkas and Eleanor Neiding. One divorce granted with child custody and support set at 125 dollars to 30 dollars weekly. Esther Bmply granted divorce from Thendure on neglect grounds.

Vernice Nix Frem Dames Nix Auerding Conan Piras Court Cotey Guy MB Findley Todas Katherine Zadejkas Torain John Eleanor Neiding Elmer D. A. Cook Esther Bkmply Jude A. Cook

Birth of Cal­vin Wheele to Cleveland pitcher Feller wife

Mrs. Robert Feller, wife of Indians pitcher, gave birth at Memorial Hospital to a 9 pound 7 ounce boy named Calvin Wheele Elyria. baby expected to be named Martin Wale Ham after grandfathers. Feller to pitch in Boston today. wife planned to fly in for a postgame visit.

Waukegan Robert Feller Cleveland Indians Calvin Wheele Elyria A Feller Dinukepati Wi Findley Memorial Hospital Darveny Hwotis Ag Ehelal Walt Battery Intikye Hay Lite Fellep Martin Wale Ham Keller Wis Boston Gus Aetbane

Timid bank robber learns not to pay to be bold

Louis Franks of Uniontown tried to rob Riverside Bank in Miami Florida. He asked for a stack of twenties after depositing ten dollars then claimed he lacked funds and asked for a thousand dollars. He surrendered the gun and spoke with clerk Ringdahl until police arrived. He said he was jobless and needing money and explained a bank is the place to get it. He later stated the bank still has his seta.

Miami Fla Louis Franks Franks Riverside Uniontown Nous Bank Ostensi Anna Coates Miss Cotes Raymond Kingda Hingdah Ringdahl Thakk Aj Cigaret

Justice fines for safety stop violations at Route and Broadway

Deputy sheriff arrested two individuals in Ridgeville and Rath cited for failing to make required safety stops at Route A and Broadway and at Route ROL and 204. The incidents involve Justice OLOC Lordanaiist Thomas Byers, Lorin, and John Psaeniteki.

Justice Oloc Anaiist Thomas Byers Lorin Broadway John Psaeniteki Ridgeville Rath Aeemageer

Amherst VBA Meet Smherst And Public Meeting Report

Members of the Women s Benefit Association traveled to the corner of Mrs Wow Rong on Hamilton Avenue for the September meeting. Mrs Cvinithar Mooger, vice president, presided due to the absence of the president. After a program including dessert, attendees listed included Mes lard Sehtoutder and Mya Mlary Pudliney. The October meeting was announced for a home event at Mag EL Roeaie with plans to present Beth Law and Percy Pegluer.

Women’s Benefit Wow Rong Hamilton Avenue Cvinithar Mooger Manete Sabiers Mis Mag EL Roeaie Beth Law Perci Peglu

Birthday notices and service news from the area

The clipping reports a decorated birthday display and seasonal flowers in table decorations. It notes Edward A. Foster and others from Uronehelm ventured to Japan for military service, with promotions and local church and hospital notices interspersed among community items and oblique genealogical snippets.

Merst Japan Edward A Frill Alfred Hiri Foster Park Road Uronehelm Heal Texas Hamilton Vida Cid

Bivin Couple Visiting Old Friends in Elyria

Mr and Mrs Claude B Bivin of Tulsa Oklahoma are visiting old friends in Elyria and will stay until about Wednesday They once lived on Lake Avenue Elyria left in 1930 He was Lorain County sheriff and local businessman later a Texas salesman They now own a ten acre Tulsa area farm raising turkeys Both sons are lawyers one in Houston Texas the other in New York City

Claude B. Bivin Tulsa Oklahoma Elyria Chronicle-Telegram Mrs. Biyvin Houston Tex New York City

Night Blooming Cereus Comeback At Gray Home

A night blooming cereus at Tomas H. Gray's residence 160 South Abbe Road opened overnight after months of blight stalled growth. The eight inch waxy white blossom, visible from midnight to 2 am, drew about 30 spectators as the plant neared its rare June bloom, defying a prior prediction of no full bloom this year.

Tomas H. Gray South Abbe Road Mrs. Gray Mrs. Cray

Salary Increases Disclosed for County Workers

County payroll records show Sept 1 effective raises for two Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission staff. Jack Hefenning, county service officer, gains $25 monthly to $400. Anne Pallock, clerk stenographer, receives $20 monthly to $180.

Soldiers and Silars Jack Hefenning Anne Pallock

Obstructions in Lorain Harbor Reported by Army Engineers

The District Engineer Buffalo District Corps of Engineers reports obstructions on the Black River near Lorain Harbor. Excavation and removals are underway along a channel extending about AO feet from the bank, with logs and debris forcing a safety margin and raw water protections. Steps are being taken to mediate removal of the obstructions and restore navigation.

Eheineer Buffalo Destoet Corps of Enginers Aironlea

Get Acquainted Nite At Brookside P T A Well Attended

Brookside P T A hosted Get Acquainted Nite with broad turnout as members met and discussed plans and activities. Attendees toured facilities and heard brief remarks from organizers highlighting upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

Brookside P.T. A

News Views By Woman Economist Sylvia Porter Aug 6 1947 costs rise

Sylvia Porter compares a New York market shopping trip with a published 1947 weekend menu showing costs of six dollars and fifty five cents versus twelve dollars and sixty seven cents. She argues that price increases far outpace wage gains and disputes official food cost indices while noting Washington Market’s lower general prices.

New York Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics Imost Washington Market

Recommendations For Rental Board Here Announced

Governor Thomas J Herbert today released recommendations for appointments to advisory rental boards in 16 of Ohio's 20 defense rental areas including Lorain Elyria. The slate mirrors last week's pitches by Elyria mayor A R Agate and Lorain mayor Patrick Flaherty with Julius Uehlein James H Simpson Richard A Stith Alfred Parkdale and F C Nieding named. The boards under a new rent control law can review individual adjustment cases and advise administrators on rents and policy to Frank B Creedon the federal housing expediter who appoints the boards.

Thomas J. Herbert Bia Ohio Lorain-Elyria United Press Columbus A., R. Agate Elyria Patrick Flaherty Lorain Julius Uehlein James H. Simpson Rent Control Board Richard A. Stith Lorain County Tndustrial Council Alfred Parkdale Veterans Council F.C. Nieding Frank B. Creedon

Death Notices From Elyria And Nearby Towns

Aggregated death notices report Freida H Fisher 62 of Elyria died at her sister C E Dickason home in Cleveland sived after illness. Agnes B Strong of Wooster formerly Penfield township died in Wooster Hospital. Lee J Ward Sr 50 of New London died after prolonged illness near Filehille River road. Blanche Smith Wellington 80 died at home 260 North Main Wellington after Tengness period. John Lamvermever Avon farmer died at home on Main Street in Avon. Funeral arrangements and surviving relatives listed where readable.

Reida I Fisher Freida H .Fisher C. E. Dickason Cleveland Agnes B. Strong Wooster Penfield Township Wooster Hospital Anna Christy California Li, Ward Wakeman Lee J. Ward Filehille River Road New London New Lundon Hospital Birmingham East Townsend FL EL Kestman Wakeman Congregational Church Hartland Ridge Cemetery Blanche Smith Wellington North Main Prufield Waller Smith Rollin Levy Sith Medion Charley Sheldon Elash Sharp Truman Furor Wo Dale Cele Greenwood Cemetery John Lamvermever John Lanesever Dover Muine Geen Bon Fred Opssy Poe Martin Broest Payse Westhike

South Amherst Browns Eet South Anae Poeuta Of Boyt

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a local Browns team in Amherst with mentions of players and positions. The garbled text includes names like Walker and Jack, hints at a faculty group, and a dated meeting or listing of duties. Readable facts are sparse due to damage.

South Amherst Brownies Crhoe Waite Te Gyan Ieee

Name mix up in Elyria accident victim reported

Mrs Dorothy Brooks 25 of 19 Chestnut street Elyria was initially named as the injured person after an accident on North Ridge road Thursday night. Her mother Mrs Jesse Lumpkin said the girl is Dorothy Foster and now believes the daughter jumped from a vehicle driven by Thomas Brooks. The injured girl was taken to St Joseph's Hospital Lorain in serious condition with a possible fractured skull. Hospital records show the name change from Brooks to Foster. The girl was unconscious at admission.

Dorothy Brooks Chestnut Street Elyria North Ridge Road Jesse Lumpkin Stop 19 Dorothy Foster Thomas Brooks St. Joseph’s Hospit Lorain Foster

Missing cash after nap in car with friends

John Randles of 18 Nichols court reported $70 missing from his billfold after falling asleep in a car with three friends early yesterday morning following visits to squor establishments. Police noted no charges were filed. In Broad street, two cars driven by Theodore Gebart and Arthur Gordon were damaged as Gordon backed from a parking space. Major ALA fined six defendants for intoxication. Names and addresses of those arraigned appear in police notes. A separate collision on Broad street involved Kenneth Myers and Charles Wingard. A stolen bicycle from 68 Standard avenue was recovered. The Prend ing Circle of the St Johns Women's Council will meet in the evening.

John Randles Nichols Court Randles Theodore Gebart Ridgeville Arthur Gordon Gates Avenue Broad Street Gordon ALA Minton Cuay Middle Avenue Sederis Hotel Sebby Ll Pom Vang Nichols’ Court Elystadium Fen Garrison Lake Avenue Bath Street Hom Yester Goilfrey Colins Turenet Railroad Perested Adam Street Kenneth, Myers Batirines Yesterpnes Charles Wingard Wingtard von Huron Trafic

Elyrian At Sohio Quarter Century Club Reunion

Guy J. Munger of Elyria attended the 1947 Sohio Quarter Century Club reunion in Toledo. Munger began with Standard Oil 30 years ago and now heads the Elyria bulk plant after earlier posts in Lorain Norwalk Broad and Cedar, and Medina. The Toledo event drew about 650 members and wives from Ohio and nearby states, with one couple traveling from Cambridge Maryland.

Guy J. Munger Elyria Toledo Munger Standard Oil Gulf Road Ohio Cambridge Maryland Toledo Quarter Century Club

Avon P T A Meeting Sets Yearly Program at School

The Avon P T A open the year with a Tuesday 4 oclock meeting at the school to outline the new program foundations for Friends and Parents Education. Principal W E Blake will introduce teachers and present a school survey as part of the National PTA four Deiat programs. Council Meets The village council held a Thursday night session in Town Hall approving notices and planning a week of curbside trash collection. A group of 20 residents urged police traffic control on Detroit road to curb speeding. discussion highlighted hazards from fast motorists. Lido Club Meets The Lido Club met at Mrs Maurice Dive lrichs Radgeville home for bridge with prizes awarded to several members. theatre party planned in three weeks. Other items covered attendees and visits, with members traveling for church and community activities.

P-T. A P. A W. E. Blake Nesslais Tavon Coutist Detroit Cornige Akron Ld A.m Transacton Aguii Lido Club Herbert Meers Carl Schafer Francs Smith Fudgeville Willian Burnard O Reed Mary Grace Irene Crou Brat Harry Jenkins William Poresade Gerald Huren

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