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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1946
Page
1
A fragmented OCR reads as a local item possibly noting a religious or ceremonial altar action. Details are unclear, with several garbled terms and missing dates or names, preventing precise identification of people or organizations involved.
Fragmentary text mentions a death in sleep and references to individuals and a partnership. The readable portions are insufficient to identify a clear event, date, or location. The piece gives no coherent narrative or verifiable entities to summarize.
A longtime post office figure, Martin, retires after decades of service. He served as chief clerk and postmaster in various roles across multiple buildings and locations, praised for loyalty and devotion. His wife Mrs. Martin remains active civically as the family plans winter in California. The Martins have three sons: Carol, Howard, and Philip, with careers in postal service and industry.
Alyren police veteran Melville A. Willer died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 2 PM after illness. A retired officer, he lived 34 years in Elyria before moving to Amherst last March. Survived by wife, a daughter Mrs Howard Sreexer of Amherst, and brother George Coleman of Medina. Friends may call at Sudro Clortls Funeral Home. funeral Monday at Spring Grove Cemetery Medinn.
A city Veterans Housing campaign seeks Republican support to place veterans in homes. The committee lists Alfred OM Donnadl Richard Prangilin Bonnic DeFanio and Myron Avertrick as organizers and appeals to merchants and local leaders to cooperate in the outreach effort.
Irvin Scnrlat, gardener at North Abbe Fund, saw an ox heart tomato weighing two pounds five and a half ounces. Schildt noted two other tomatoes of similar size in his garden and expects more to reach that size.
Mayor A Ro Agale fined Rove Rollin of Westlake and Weddel Ratcd of Westes street ten dollars each for disorderly conduct. Both were arrested yesterday on Broad Street after a fight.
Inunisis and Jety wingers and Pemnerage and Republican spokesmen figure in a noisy political scene. The speaker claims neither extreme fee nor esteem drives his program, while moderates might agree. The Daily Walker denounces the speaker as Communist influence grows, with distant references to Wallace and public sentiment.
A draft notice reports widespread plant disruption affecting about 600 workers. The HykeaMmenC urges a pay phase of 12, indicating industry concerns. New container Wag faces signing delays. officials claim progress toward settlements with seven other divisions. Prospects for early retirements were described as good.
Bryan authorities report a librarian was clubbed and stabbed to death in the city library basement. The victim, Emily Abernathy, 23, was found by Miss Glennen and Wayne Taylor after closing hours. Investigators described heavy blood, scattered books, and footprints near the body as they searched for the attacker.
Lesae pichois secured a permit from Vie elly to move his home from Fourth Street to Ninth. The work includes remodeling and will cost about $6,000. Building Inspector Hart Dick-Alan Nichols notes the owner will perform the improvements himself.
Miss Bardley Scoville, deputy recorder in the county office, has resigned to enroll at Bryan University in Dayton, Tenn. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Scoville of 120 Aellldelt Avenue, pursuing a major in history.
Robert S. Charters of Wellington was fined four dollars and costs after appearing before Judge Gay A. Findfey for driving violations. The incident occurred at the Broad Street and Middle Avenue intersection. The Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows announced its next meeting will be held next year in Winnipeg, Canada.
The piece details former Secretary Harald Demex's outburst and Wallace's controversial departure from the presidency driven by party shifts. It notes Byran and Roosevelt era ties, Wilsonian-era public sentiment, and implications for postwar politics. The article mentions Wallacess influence on policies and trade in wartime and a volatile unsteady political climate.
A condensed tribute recalls Fielding Yost, famed Michigan coach and star halfback, highlighting his recruiting Cal and West Coast roots, 62 years past in Michigan lore. It notes his prior stops at Ohio Wesleyan Nebraska Kansas Stanford and enduring influence on players and ideals, including the cautionary Southern drawl about drinking and ball handling.
Autos damaged in traffic accidents reported on Broad streets and East Avenue. Cars driven by Pardib and Gruber of Santiuaky and Edward Mota of R. D. Grat ton collided on Broad streets yesterday. A car driven by John Peters backed from a Broad parking space and collided with a car owned by Thomas Nelson of South Amherst. A second collision involved J. Le Seybert and Herman King Span on Lod Street and Princeton Avenue.
A dense OCR style collage lists many brands, companies, and retailers including General Electric, Procter & Gamble, Montgomery Ward, Klein, and National Party mentions alongside market items. It blends industrial names with grocery items and local commerce in a single fragment.
Ganetal i Hargates led by Larry Lawson announce joint plans with Eastern League organizers for a multi division competition. Key figures: Eat Lavlenschléger Sandy B E Dillet and Dick Elst oversee 86 teams fielding a large prize fund. Plans include park events, hockey gate at Salida October 19, and a community dinner to boost YMCA council enrollment. The Elyria YMCA extends campaigns for youth membership and early autumn programs aim to expand athletic and gymnastic activities.
Superintendent J. E. Bohn and Principal J. D. Severs retired from city schools today after attending the Ohio Conference on Character Education at Baldwin Wallace University. Speakers included Dr. M. H. Gordon Hulifish of Ohio State University and Dr. Edward C. Lindemann of the New York School of Social Work. Bohn attended Wednesday sessions and Severs participated in both Wednesday and Thursday meetings.
The Wellington court docket reports many defendants arraigned or pleading guilty on charges of grand larceny burglary and receiving stolen property. Notable names include Eugene Jenison Charles Kendall and George Raper. Sentences range from reformatory terms to probation while others await trial. A watch stolen from Rendle Jewelry Store was tied to Cleo Phillips who faces trial next Tuesday.
PHILADELPHIA The 55th triennial convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church closed sessions selecting San Francisco for the Fall 1949 triannual meeting. Debate over merger with the Presbyterian Church in the US SA was renewed in the House of Deputies, which earlier in the week decided to return to study the merger and report at the 1948 conference.
fragments indicate discussion of price controls and safety in offerings and meals. sources mention restored ceilings and surveys of current practices, with reference to safety and the law. specific entities and dates are unreadable due to损 OCR.
A Piedmont Oberlin list records veterans discharged from September 4 to September 7. Names span branches including Navy and Army with hometowns such as Monroeville Amherst Oberlin Vermilion and Wellington. The roster features Henry House, Donald Lee Schot, Robert Willis Phillips, Lloyd Treaster Jr, James Thomas Llurd, Hewat Joseph Muska, Alexander R Greszler, Charley W Decker, Clayton W Guild, Walter J Muhlbach, Max Gardner, Donald LeRoy Parker, and others.
Robert R Williams executive secretary of the Ohio State Restaurant Association said the regional OPA office in Cincinnati ordered the compliance hold on all meal prices until price revisions are completed. He said he received the information from John Rebingon of the regional OPA office.
A garbled AP translation cites officials blaming price ceilings for meal shortages. It notes leaders like John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers and mentions actions affecting workers in several counties, with focus on meat supply and labor strain amid economic controls.
Cleveland area restaurants voted to stay open despite OPA price controls and rejected a plan to close. The Northeastern Ohio Restaurant Association approved a $5,000 defense fund and aligned with the Ohio State Restaurant Association which had set up a $10,000 fund in Toledo. A restraining order was planned for next week.
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