City Auditor Of Columbus Under Fire Investigation Opens
State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson announced that records from the Columbus city auditor’s office show alleged illegal transactions totaling over 3 million dollars for 1945 to 1947. He ordered turnover of records to Frankish county prosecutor for grand jury review and blamed Auditor Barthlow for ignoring recommendations and ethics. Barthlow rejected Ferguson’s charges as political and said practices began during wartime shortages.
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Columbus
Columbus City
Frankish County
Joseph T. Ferguson
R. P. Barthalow
Ferguson
Cwtormbus
Bio
Berthaiow
Hac
Barthslow
Veterans warn ex GI students may pay part of tuition
VA officials say several thousand ex GI students may owe part of tuition this fall due to late notice that Sept 12 was the deadline for new course applications. They fear loss of subsistence pay 75 to 200 dollars monthly unless reimbursement is found. The first notice about Sept 12 as the eligibility start date was issued Sept 15, three days late.
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Washington
Hospital discharges list includes several local residents
The notice lists hospital discharges for Mrs William Mia Geck and baby girl from Parkview Court, Mrs Neil Hensam and baby girl from North Olmsted, Mrs Be Sparnski and baby, Mrs Louis Weber, R D William Miolion of 112 Elbe Street, Waller Hill of 913 Clare Street, Mrs Ralph Bauer, and R D 3 Eiscia.
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William Mia- Geck
Parkview Court
Neil Hensam
North Olmsted
Be Sparnski
Irs
Louis Weber
R. D
William Miolion
Elbe Street
Waller Hill
Clare Street
Ralph Bauer
Eiscia
Luncheon to Honor Mrs Taft in Wellington
Tickets go on sale for a women only luncheon October 8 featuring speaker Mrs Martha Taft. The Lorain County GOP Women’s Club hosts at Wellington First Congregational Church with a 20 person cap. Proceeds support local party candidates.
State Police Speed Into Mine Fields Near Hodgeville
Emergency call sent more than 10 carloads of state police speeding into the mine fields around Hodgeville West Virginia where a large band of pickets gathered on non-union operators and their employer. Elkins state police denied reports of fighting but said 10 to 12 police cars were dispatched. Clarksburg detachment also sent two or more cars as 206 to 250 cars filled with about 1,000 pickets converged on the area.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Hodgeville
Elkins
Speeding Drivers Fined in Local Justice Court
Three motorists were arraigned in justice court by Deputy Sheriff George Kosco for speed violations in restricted zones. John Butledee of Til Cleveland Street was fined $10 and costs with 35 suspended after being arrested Sept 6 for speeding in a 35 mile per hour zone on Lake Avenue before Justice James Horn.
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Justice Court
George Kosco
John Butledee
Clevelandsstreet
Lake Avenue
James Horn
Four Die in Philadelphia Tenement Fire
Four persons burned to death as a four story tenement fire swept central Philadelphia. Two others were burned, three critically, with six families trapped on the third and fourth floors. The dead were James Williams 40 Anna Mae Cartier 37 Essie Taylor 4 and Lewis Carter 2.
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Philadelphia
James Williams
Anna Mae Cartier
Essie Taylor
Lewis Carter
Woman Fatally Struck By Auto Near Route 90
Mrs Martha Trong age 70 of Poland Ohio was fatally injured yesterday when struck by an automobile on Route 90 near here. Authorities investigated the crash and identified the vehicle as belonging to a local resident.
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Poland
Irs
Martha Trong
Route
Here
Prices at noon from major firms and industries
United Press data lists daytime price figures for New York Central Pennsylvanian American radiator companies Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck Warner Brothers Wesworth Benoix Aviation Chrysler Motors and Cleveland Exchange among others. The report captures stock and commodity movements across several sectors.
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N.Y. Centra Penna
American Radictor Ghidsen Co
Montgomery Ward
Sears Roebuck
Warner Brothers
Wesworth C
Benoix Aviation
Chrrysler
Motors Tat
Lumber And Coal Workers Vote In Favor Of Union
Lorain County workers in lumber and coal trades held an NLRB supervised election on Wednesday. The result showed 54 votes for the union and nine against. The union designated is the Toreshanefal Brotherhood of Teamsters Chauffeurs Warehousemen and Helpers of America local union 571 AFL.
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Lorain County
NLRB
Toreshanefal Brotherhood of Teamsters
Eastern Rural Youth Meet Plans Halloween Dance
The Eastern Rural Youth group held its regular meeting at Gordon Hales’ home in Eaton with Raymond Malik presiding. LaVerne Nichols announced a Halloween dance at LaGrange High School replacing the November meeting, plus plans for a roller skating party. Wiener roast, games, and group singing followed.
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Mountaly
Hame
Gordon Hales
Eaton
Raymond Malik
Colney Station
Atss LaVerne Nichols
la- Grange
la- Grange High School
Death Notices from Avon Lake to Amherst District
Death notices list John A. LeBedoff Curtis Grive, died suddenly on a plane in Michigan. Services set 2 PM Saturday at Avon Lake Congregational Church with burial at Lakewood Park. Frank Grills of Toledo, former Avon resident, died. services 1 PM Saturday at Walters Funeral Home Toledo. Bertha Weigand, 73, Cleveland, died while watching a ball game. burial White Haven Cemetery. Albert Fazer, 59, South Amherst, died at home. survived by wife Christine, two sons Clarence and Nelson, four brothers, two sisters. funeral at 2 PM Saturday from St John Evangelical. Burial Evergreen Cemetery.
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Lebedoff
Avon Lake
John A. LeBedoff
Curtis Grive
Michigan
Frank Grills
Toledo
Mvon
Mr. Grills
Mabel Hutchens
C.ra Fesler
Elyria
Walters Funeral Home
Broadway
Cleveland
Bertha Weigand
George
Norman Avenue
White Haver Cemetery
Albert Fazer Amherst
Albert Fazer
South Amherst
Leonard Street
South Amherst High School
St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Amherst Eagles
Aerie
The
Maccabees
Phoenix Tent
Am- Reerste
Christena
Clarance
Nelson
Southerst
Carl Eineweichter
Jasob Perchinsky
Vincent
Thomas
John
Bert
Andrew
Vermilion
Emmerich Funeral Home
St. John’s Evangelical Bar
J. H. Bollers
Evergreen Cemetery
Fire Crew Battles Blaze With Extinguishers
A crew fights a fire as hoses discharge water and flames puff outward. A man restrains a nearby crew member, while others work the extinguisher and spray the blaze, keeping bystanders at bay. a doorway vents smoke and the scene ends with water pouring from the hose.
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Beliher
Tomerre
Dairy price changes approved for Cleveland area milk
The Agriculture Department approved changes in prices guaranteed to dairy farmers for milk delivered in the Cleveland market, pending two thirds approval by local supplying farmers. Lower prices would apply to milk used for cream and butter, with a higher price for milk used in ice cream. no change for bottled milk. Rejected were plans to classify cream shipping plants as pool plants and to relax minimum delivery to maintain poor plant status. City to sell old street sweeper. bids to be taken Sept. 29 for its sale.
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Washington
Agriculure Department
Cleveland
CITY
D. W. Bothe
Steel unions face US Steel plan as walkouts loom
Tension rose in mills as three wildcat strikes hit Pittsburgh plants affecting over 2,000 workers. President Truman urged postponement to Oct 1 and asked both sides to consider the pension insurance package from his fact finding board amid a looming 300,950 steelworker strike and talks among the Big Five companies including Jones & Laughlin US Steel and Republic.
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U. S. Steel Corporation
Jones & Laughlin
U. S. Steel
Republic
Truman
Pittsburgh
Universi Crclogs Steel Co
Iurerior Sice! Co
Amobridge
American Brace Co
U.S. Steel
GasPure
Lotmottow
Jones & Laugmin' van
New York
Cleveland
Re> Stes
Chicago
Mand Steel
Tequest
Exiled oil tycoon Blackmer returns to Boston hospitalized
Henry M. Blackmer 80, a Colorado oil magnate who fled after Teapot Dome questions, arrives at Logan from Paris with wife Keja. He refuses to disclose illness details and is being treated in Boston before heading to Denver to face tax evasion and perjury charges from 1928. He had avoided testimony in Harding era oil fraud cases.
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Boston
Mass
Henry M. Blackmer
Tez Pot Dome
Denver
Blackmer
Keja
Logan Airport
Paris
Smith Accut Wes
New York
Blackmere
Warren G. Harding
Interior
Albert B. Fair
Harry F. Sinclair
Jai
London Railway Strike Collapses Amid Wage Offer Talks
London report says government may offer limited wage increases to low paid workers as the rail strike collapses. A small portion of 50,000 railway workers kept normal schedules while the rest slowed to a sixth speed after a midnight order. Electric trains and subways moved with commuters during rush hour and mainline services ran on time.
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London
China warns of grave danger in Far East
China’s permanent delegate Dr. Tsiang told the United Nations General Assembly that Russian imperialism is expanding in the Far East and could threaten world peace. He urged UN action, warned against ignoring China’s warnings, and cited Vladivostok as a symbol of domination in the East.
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Flushing
XN. Y
China
Far East
United Nations
Tisgfu F. Tsiang
UN General Assembly
World Organization
League of Nations
UN Assembly
Russia
General Assembly
Tsiang
Vladivostok
Steel Board Oversteps Bounds in Strike Settlement Talks
Dr. Lee Wolman of Columbia University criticized the steel fact-finding board for broad recommendations beyond specific issues. He told the Toledo Foreman’s club that the board’s approach included profits, industry methods, and expansion financing, urging management to defend its rights through negotiation or impartial boards to keep the economy moving.
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Toledo
Steel Fact-Finding Board
Lee Wolman
Columbia University
Wolman
National Authority of Labor Relations
Toleco
Final Tryouts For Lost Horizon To Be Held Tonight
Final tryouts for the play Lost Horizon by James Hilton will be at Amherst Grange hall at 8 pm. Anyone interested may try out, whether or not a County Workshop Player member. Announcement made at September Players meeting in the Grange hall. Mrs Valerie Jenkins president introduced Mrs Jean Scheffer vice president and program chair. Bob Lenhard Elyria secretary Waite Steller Lorain treasurer Pan Waverick Amherst clerk presented. Evelyn Smith Avon elected trustee for one year to fill vacancy left by Mary Redman Lorain. One more board member to be elected at October meeting. Norma Wayrick heads membership committee and the wars and means chair is Mrs Shirl Childress.
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Amherst
James Hilton
Amherst Grange Hall
County Workshop
Grange Hall
Valerie Jenkins
Jean Scheeffer
Bob Lenhard
Elyria
Waite Steller
Lorain
Pan Waverick
Evelyn Smith
Avon
Mary Redman
Norma Wayrick
Shirl Childress
Local Divorces Granted and Probate Reported
Betty Jasinski received a divorce from John Jucage D A Cook for cruelty and custody of their child with $10 weekly support. Geneva Colbert of 325 North Street sued William Colbert at 426 15th Street for divorce on neglect and cruelty and requests the return of her former name Smith. Isaac T. Atyeo Lorain automobile dealer died May 13 leaving a probate inventory of 107350 with real estate 45200 and securities 2595. The will leaves 25000 to sister Hazel Marshall Sweet Greenwich Ohio and various bequests to Lorain residents including Arthur Kuprek and Don White with the remainder to Irving Atyeo of Greenwich.
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Betty Jasinski
John Br Jucage
D .A. Cook
Geneva Colbert
North Street
William
15Th Street
Smith
Isaac T. Atyeo
Lorain
Hazel Marshell Sweet
Greenwich
Arthur Kuprek
Lorain Salvation Ary
Don White
Irene Phillins
Alvin Dorses
Theecore
Phillie Merriam
Irving Atyeo
Greenrich
Police Court News: Elyria Driver Fined and Suspended
Alfred Biltz of Telegraph road was fined 75 dollars and costs and his driving privileges suspended for six months after being arraigned on four charges of driving while intoxicated. He was arrested on West street. Albert Bishop of 826 West Avenue faces arrest on Friday after a safety stop violation at Middle Avenue and Third Street and was taken into custody at 11:23 p.m.
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Alfred Biltz
Telegraph Raad
Elyria
Hanor
West Street
Justice of the Peace
C. C
Albert Bishop
West Avenue
Middle Avenue
Third Street
Family Threatened With Court Action Leaves The County
Howard Owen and his seven members left Ridgeville for Cleveland after Humane Society attorney Bruce Alexander moved in juvenile court to place five children ages two to ten in foster care. The action was dropped when the family relocated, described as living under a crude rain shelter since Labor Day with minimal furnishings.
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Labor Day
Cleveland
Howard Owen
Humane Society
Bruce Alexander
Lear-Nagle Road
Ridgeville
Alexander
Comuty Welfare Department
Delegates Return From 4 H Club Conference
Eleven county delegates representing 10 communities returned from the 32nd annual Ohio 4 H Club Conference at Ohio State University September 13 to 17. They described a highly successful meeting with about 650 participants from across Ohio enjoying educational programs tours and evening activities. Slides on conference topics will be distributed to county 4 H clubs.
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Ohio State University
Lelancé Schuler
Schuler
Ohio
Treason Trial Of 8 Communists In Hungary Is Ended
In Budapest eight high ranking Communists faced a treason trial. Judge Peter Janko scheduled sentencing for 9 a.m. Saturday after final statements. Laszlo Rajk, ex-foreign minister, accused Tito of being Hitler's heir and following his Balkan policy under American masters.
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Budapest
Hungary
Peter Janko
Laszlo Rajk
Tito
Hitler
Elyrian trio to attend state vocational meeting
Three Elyrians will attend the Ohio Vocational Association meeting in Columbus on Saturday. D. A. Morris supervises trades and industries and night school, Paul Stewart teaches auto mechanics, and Miss Elizabeth Hornyek instructs distributive education.
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Columbus
D. A. Morris
Trades and Industries
Paul Stewart
Elizabeth Hornyek
Four-H Trophies Displayed At Lorain County Fair
Trophies honoring 4-H club boys and girls at Lorain County Fair, Lorain, displayed in the window of Lorain County Savings and Trust Co. Medals won at the 11th Ohio State Fair in Columbus shown. Awards to be presented at the Yeats Recognition meeting of the Lorain County Farmers and Business Club Division of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce at 8910 next Monday in Amherst.
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Weilameton
Loam County Savings and Trust Co
Columbus
Lorain County Farmers and Business Club
Elyza ‘Chamber of Commerce
Amhersteiga I
Grain and produce price rundown with varied market quotes
Market notes list prices for wheat oats corn and beans with numerous grade levels and units. Includes cabbage baskets onions parsnips and herbs with per unit prices and perishables. Also reports eggs butter and livestock quotes for Cleveland and Chicago markets with rough supply figures and ranges.
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Cleveland
Ousted Union Head Returns as Rubber Workers Leader
Leland S. Buckmaster, ousted last May 13 as president of the CIO United Rubber Workers of America for alleged misuse of power, is back in office. Delegates at the rubberworkers convention approved Buckmaster's appeal 20 to 7 40, with 1580 votes cast though fewer than 700 delegates voted, as ballots asked yes or no on charges and constitutional rights.
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Toronto
Leland S. Buckmaster
CIO
United Rubber Workers of America
Rubberworkers
Buckmaster
Trey
Geps Ve Union
Geiegstes
Junior C Of C To Hear Barberton Man Tonight
Joseph Spronster of Barberton, vice president of the Ohio Jn Chamber of Commerce, will be presented to the winning Amh tear at 745 p.m. The Junior Chamber session continues its interview series with invited guests including George Morrison of General Industries Co, Ames J Parks of Republic Steel, and Robert J. Harding of Brass & Bronze Foundry Co.
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Joseph Spronster
Barberton
Ohio Jn Chamber of Commerce
E ‘Chamber
George Morrison
Industrict
General Industries Ce
Republic Steel
Robert J. Harding
Ris Brass & Bronze Foundry Co
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Taft
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Martha Taft
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Ales
Aurjorie Kaley
Ueick
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Loca
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United Press
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Dlbeden
DENS
Cleveland Exchange
Ciuris
Ais Incura7
Tate
Murbach Coal & Supply Co
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NEW Plymouths
Deetz, Inc
Cheysler
Plymouth
West Broad
Pwspaper
Lumber and Coal Workers
Eastern Rural Youth Meet
Death Records
Deetz Garage
W. Broad
Elyria Rotary Club
Sudro-Curtis
Reichlin
DIAL
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