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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1948
Page
1
A costly blaze swept the Lorain industrial plant, drawing attention to a concurrent Western powers in agreement news item. Elks figures Hal Bleck and Dr Chas B Hess are noted alongside the Home gift, with plans to donate another wheelchair soon.
Severe hurricane plows through Everglades City and heads toward Clewiston crippling sugar cane and vegetable crops. Palm Beach county agriculture official estimates potential $100,000 cane damage as winds 125 mph threaten citrus belts and flood streets. two deaths reported in Miami area as looters are sought.
The Ohio GOP previews its convention platform praising Gov. Thomas J. Herbert. The 15 point statement credits him with tax cuts totaling 131 million, expanded welfare construction, and major school funding. The party contrasts with Democrats and ex Gov Lausche, noting expected reception for Earl Warren and Taft at the Columbus gathering.
Partly cloudy and cool with a northeast wind 10 to 15 mph this afternoon and tonight. Thursday should be fair and milder with a low around 50 and a high near 70.
Advertisement for SeF Geisel offering Stenco all aluminum storm windows with regular and casement styles. Prompt delivery advertised from 61 West Ave with contact phone 2991.
Three Lorain residents were injured at 5 10 p m when a car carrying George Anderson 23 Lorain collided with a car driven by George Chaplis Jr Rocky River at Route 611 and Abbe road The injured Hazel Messenger 35 Leona Mario 40 and Henry Goudy 20 all received treatment at St Josephs Hospital in Lorain The sheriff department report lists Anderson traveling west on Route 611 and Chaplis north on Abbe road Another collision left Wayne Capell North Ridgeville and Joe Daniels Cleveland vehicles damaged on Broad street Open daily except Mondays Ye Olde Diner No Ridgeville ads.
County drainage engineers submitted a tentative $10,000 estimate for reconstructing the drainage ditch along Route 18 at the sink hole east of Wellington. The figure follows the second meeting of county commissioners with Wellington township trustees and Wellington Chamber of Commerce representatives.
Damage at Brush Beryllium Co. on the waterfront caused an estimated 250000 by explosions and fire. Seven fire companies battled a two story brick plant near a new induction furnace. Thirty families near the plant were evacuated. no injuries reported. Production had been halted for modernization and would resume later.
The body of Staff Sgt. Eugene W. Rainey will arrive at Bittner Funeral Home Thursday at 2 15 p m and calls are welcome. Funeral services will be at 2 p m Saturday at the same home with Rev F E Ulrich of Lake Avenue Congregational Church officiating. Burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Cemetery. Rainey 34, killed in action May 24 1944 on Anzio Beachhead Italy after service in North Africa and Italy. Survivors include parents Mrs and Mrs William Rainey a daughter Sandra two brothers Wilford and Carl a sister Mrs Leroy Kemper and grandmother Mrs Bertha Goetz.
Union leaders from Elyria will meet at the Y.M.C.A. at 7:30 tonight to plan participation in the Elyria Community Chest drive. Dexter Kimball, Chest Industrial Division chair, called the meeting with invites to all A Sh, C.S.O., and M.ES.A locals. The aim is full plant representation as plans for the Industrial Division are discussed.
A bomb exploded in Cairo's Jewish quarter Mouski today killing seven people including three women and injuring 17 others, according to first unofficial reports. The attack disrupted the area as emergency services attended the scene and investigated the incident.
Six Lorain County servicemen among 3,924 WWII returnees aboard the Army transport Sergeant Morris E Crain. The Wakeman, Ohio area man among 190 Ohioans also listed. Next of kin notified before arrival and at regional graves service centers. Includes survivors and service branches Navy Army Marine and Air Force.
Governor Thomas E. Dewey on an 8,000 mile western swing plans a major Albuquerque speech outlining his formula to prevent world war and curb inflation. His aide Paul Lockwood says the talk will cover just and lasting peace and stable economic conditions, with a later address on foreign policy before Election Day.
Henry A. Wallace will speak in Cleveland on Friday after a Toledo stop and a luncheon in his honor. He will address shop stewards at 4 p.m. then travel to Youngstown for an 8:15 p.m. rally, with supporters’ band on the train. He returns to Cleveland afterward.
Lucas R. Boyson Elyria attorney was elected commander of Elyria Post 12 American Legion at the last night meeting. Lawrence R. Ashenbach and Dr. Melvin A. Harper were chosen first and second vice commanders respectively. Other officers elected include Elis D. Nielsen adjutant P C Robson treasurer Clyde W Clapp sergeant at arms Rabbi Carl I Miller chaplain George M Day historian and Charles A Kremser Sr to house committee. Boyson a 1938 lawyer and World War II veteran praised as the post’s youngest commander. He served in the Pacific as base censor and war crimes deposition witness before his 1945 discharge.
In a Commons debate Ernest Bevin states Britain and allies are not committed to war with Russia over the Berlin problem. He accuses the Soviet Union of intending to starve West Berlin and outlines Western plans for four power control and currency reform. Bevin reports close consultations with Paris and no intent to interfere with Soviet currency in Berlin.
President Truman intensifies California and Nevada tour after sharp exchanges with Republicans. He spoke in Salt Lake City to over 11,000, then planned platform appearances and two major speeches in San Francisco and Oakland. He criticized the Republican Congress and touted Democratic innovation and progress.
Chronicle-Telegram ad urges quick results by calling 44-121 or 44-131 for Want Ad numbers. It promotes Chrysler-Plymouth autos and a fully equipped house trailer for sale at 2400 dollars, Ruth Reality, and ends with a charitable appeal to support disabled American veterans.
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