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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1948

Page

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Three Men Killed in Crash Near Columbus

Three men were killed and two others critically injured when a speeding station wagon struck a stalled auto on Columbus outskirts. Killed were Forrest Carroll Melvin Campbell 19 Henry Harrison 25, all of Columbus. Critical: Raleigh Campbell 25 of Columbus and Joe Dawson 21 of Defiance, Dawson captain of Defiance College football. A woman and another man escaped injury. Witnesses said the wagon was traveling about 40 miles per hour before impact.

Columbus Forrest C. Carroll Melvin Campbell Henry Harrison Raleigh Campbell Joe Dawson Defiance

Lorain County Blood Bank Faces Deficit in Blood and Funds

The Lorain County Blood Bank at Elyria Memorial Hospital reports a considerable deficit in blood and money. It operates under the Lorain County Medical Society with Dr. S D Nielsen as chair and Dr. Bernard Chomet and Dr. Charles Chesner active in supervision. More than 400 transfusions have been given since opening, serving Elyria Memorial and hospitals in Oberlin Amherst and Lorain. Donors are needed to replace two units per unit taken and to cover about $10 per unit in expenses. Public cooperation is urged to understand the blood bank’s needs and obligations.

Lorain County Blood Bank The Blood Banl Elyria Memorial Hospital Blood Bann Lorain County Medical Society S. D. Nielsen Elyria Bernard Chomet Charles Chesner Lorain Elyria Kiwani Club D. Chomet Elyria Sremorial Hospital Oberlin Amherst

Atomic secrets may have been stolen at University of Chicago

Rep. Richard B. Vail said House investigators may expose Soviet attempts to steal atomic secrets from the University of Chicago during the war. The report expected next week could call for indictments of two scientists and a Communist official for trying to pass secrets to Russia. None of the accused were University professors.

Vail House Un-American Activities Committee Communist Party Russia University of Chigazo University of Chicago

Merchants To Hear Cleveland Man John Wallonmaker

Cleveland public relations counsellor John Wallonmaker will address the September meeting of the Merchants Division of the Elysia Chamber of Commerce. The event Tuesday evening at Elks Restaurant starts with a dinner at 6 pm, followed by a business session to plan a fall retail promotion and a planned trip for farmers and business men organized by the Loram County Implement Dealers Association.

John Wallonmaker Cleveland Board of Governsr Merchants Division Elysia Chamber of Commerce Elks Restauant Tloram County Implement Dealers Association

Northeast Ohio forecast for Sunday with cool, brisk winds

Weather summary notes continued cool conditions in northeastern Ohio with 10 to 15 mile per hour northeast winds this afternoon and tonight. Expect lows around 44 with daytime high near 68 on Sunday. An advertisement for Stonco All Aluminum Combination Storm Windows highlights features and prompt delivery from West Ave.

Cleveland Ohio Stonco West Ave Adventaear Rablrive

Veteran Stage And Screen Star Dies

Hollywood mourns Warren William a 53 year old veteran actor after a 10 month illness from a rare blood disease He died at home with wife Helen at his side Funeral plans were tentatively set The report also notes Oberlin road resurfacing project delays due to material shortages and a state highway contract awarded to The Ohio Engineering Co Avenue headlines mention Cozette Electric Room Heaters as an ad insertion in the same column.

Hollywood Rae Warren William Stanley Gordon Willams Helen Viend Oscar G Dunn Oberlin LaGrange Road Ohio Engineering Co State Highway Department

Tokyo Rose Returns To Answer Treason Charge

Tokyo Rose returns to the United States and faces treason charges. Iva Togart D Aquino will be taken by FBI agents to the Marshall's office, arrested, arraigned, and lodged in county jail. If indicted, the case proceeds in Federal Court with Alfred J Hennessy prosecuting. she may hire counsel or be provided one by the court.

San Francisco Tokyo Rose Hodge Iva Togart D’aquino U .S Mar Hal FBI D’aquino Grand Alfred J Hennessy

Fire Destroys Village in St Mathieu de la Prairie

Four hundred residents of the tiny village of St Mathieu de la Prairie near Shawinigan Quebec were left homeless after a mysterious fire consumed 25 houses and a church. Firefighters reported the blaze began in a house near the church and spread through tinder dry wooden homes in four hours. a lake bucket brigade failed to stop it. There were no casualties.

Shawinigan St Mathieu de la Prac

Youth Confesses to Setting Boat Yard Fire

Sid ney David Welsh, 20, confessed to starting a boatyard fire in Lantana on Sept. 15 and to setting about 20 other fires in Steubenville. He said he feared losing control and described an epileptic episode that led to the blaze. Authorities reported the arrest in West Palm Beach, Fra.

West Palm Beach Fra Steubenville Lantana Sidney David Welsh Ergin Oats Ato Beck Thomas Thomas

Extra Hour Of Sleep For Lorain County Tonight

Lorain County residents will gain one extra hour of sleep as clocks are set back to Eastern Standard Time at 2 a m Sunday ending Eastern Daylight Saving Time. The change affects workers on fast time who will work two hours between 1 and 2 a m, while travel schedules may adjust, otherwise routines resume on standard time.

Lorain

Car Crashes Into Freight Train at Crossing

In CHARDON two men were killed and three others injured when their car collided with a moving Baltimore and Ohio freight train at an unguarded crossing. Victims were John J. Ward 21 and Donald G. Robinson 24 both of Painesville. Injured were Ernest Swank 20 Howard Jewell 22 and Ellis Anthony all of Painesville. taken to Lake County Memorial hospital in good condition. Patrolman Louis Robusky noted the car with five aboard struck a freight car on the passing train.

Archery Classes Open at YMCA for 1948-49 Season

The YMCA boys archery program begins the 1948-49 season with Donald Borowy the first to qualify for a yeoman's certificate by scoring 50 points at 15 yards. Perry Frank Johnson announces the class meets at 7 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays under supervisor Robert Stram as more boys are expected to join.

Y.M.C.A Perry Frank Johnson Donald Borowy Robert Stram

Daylight Saving Time Ends Tonight in Ohio Regions

Residents across about 80 Ohio cities will set clocks back one hour as Daylight Saving Time ends and Standard Time returns. Cities like Cleveland Toledo East Liverpool Youngstown Steubenville observe the change, while Cincinnati Columbus stay on Standard Time. Around the U.S. California Nevada keep Daylight Time due to power shortages, and several New England states plus large local option areas shift. Canada ends DST in British Columbia and about 175 towns, with Alberta on Standard Time year round. Transportation services largely continue on Standard Time.

Ohio Cleveland Toleday East Liverpool Youngstown Steubenville Cincinnati Columbus California Nevada Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey Rhode Island Canada British Columbia Alberta

Heavy Voter Registration Underway Across Lorain County

Registration offices report a strong influx of voters as county booths operate in most areas outside Elyama and Lorain. Registration hours stretch from 10 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm with Elvira and Lorain offices open until 9 pm. An additional heavy turnout is anticipated as the final days approach the October 4 deadline.

Lorain Election Board Elvira Elysia

Galion Lumber Mill Destroyed by Fire

Firefighters fought a major blaze at the Wade Stevens lumber mill in Galion last night. Loss was estimated at 85 000 dollars with four carloads of lumber 12 000 dollars worth of finished orders and 100 woodworking machines destroyed. Six trucks and office files were spared by fire crews who battled the flames for hours as investigators worked to determine the cause.

Legion Members Dance at Post 12 Home Saturday

Clear Dry Cleaners advertises Montie mothproofed garments with all items cleaned. Legion members invited to a Saturday dance at Post 12 featuring modern and square dance styles.

Montie Legion Adv

Assassins Of Bernadotte Still Free

Jerusalem report states Israel struggles to capture Bernadotte murderers. Police claim progress is slow. hundreds arrested but top Stern gang figures remain at large. Posters threaten government while authorities deny clues, even as rumors surface about new leads and weapon clues.

Jerusalem Israel Folke Bernadotte Palestine Stern Gana Bernadotte David Ben Gurion

Demonstrations in Buenos Aires injure 80 people

After President Juan D. Peron warned of a plot financed by international capitalists, eighty persons were injured during demonstrations in Buenos Aires last night. Twenty remained hospitalized while others were treated and released. Peron accused John F. Griffith, a former U.S. embassy attaché, of directing the plot. Griffith is reported to be in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Buenos Aires Juan D. Peron Peron Government House Mayo Square John F. Griffith VA. 3

Breakdown in City Garbage Service Blamed on Volume and Labor

John McJoynt, general manager of The Terminal Service Co of Cincinnati, cites increased trash from corn and canning season and a tight labor market as causes of missed pickups. He notes 17 workers on 10 jobs over three weeks and says imports from West Virginia and Indiana aim to restore schedule. The mayor queried the explanation and Tremendous effort is being made to return all routes to on time.

John McJoynt Terminal Service Co of Cincinnati Henry Ault McJoynt West Virginia Indiana Mereynt

Bible Reading Marathon Reaches Second Day In Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne reports more than 100 people took turns reading from the Bible as the Christ for Fort Wayne group’s Bible Reading Marathon entered its second day. The session began Thursday and is set to end Sunday evening with a large revival meeting led by Homer Gettle of the Christ for Fort Wayne committee.

Fort Wayne Christ For

Columbus Dentist Dies In Auto Crash

Dr. Charles E Paul 45, a Columbus dentist and charity leader, was killed last night when his car rear ended a stationary vehicle. Erb Radio advertises factory authorized service.

Columbus Charles E Paul

Soviet Denounces US Plans and Proposes UN Armament Cut

In a one hour UN General Assembly address Andrei Vishinsky accused the United States of preparing an atomic war against the USSR and urged the UN to back a one third reduction in world armaments within a year. He called for outlawing atomic weapons, a cease on military buildup, and creation of an international body under the Security Council to supervise disarmament. He also criticized American policy as a shift from peace to expansion and world domination.

Paris Russia United States Soviet Union United Nations UN General Assembly Andrei Vishinsky Moscow Leningrad Kiev Kharkov Odessa Vishinsky Western Europe Germany U.S.S.R Security Council

Agriculture Dept predicts lower food costs next year

Washington reports the Agriculture Department forecasts a general decline in food prices in 1940 while milk and dairy products stay high due to continued income and demand. Meat is expected to be cheaper, and despite rising incomes, housewives still allocate a large share of budgets to food.

Washington Agriculture Department Agiteniture Charles F. Brannan

Five Men Rescued After Twelve Days In Wilderness

Five men including four Americans and one British crew survived a twelve day ordeal after a U S Navy C 46 transport plane crashed in the northern wilderness. They were airlifted by a Royal Canadian Air Force flying boat to safety and reported in good medical condition. The rescue flight planned to take them to search headquarters at Pass Man 240 miles southeast of the crash site.

Winnipeg Royal Canadian Air Force Pass Man Ottawa Churchill Pas Owen Caster Washington Charles Wilcox M Set Sealise Army Churchill Jack M. Kaetner USS Navy Sir Robert Stirline-Hamilton

Girl Scouts Open House Planned on Gulf Road Site

If weather allows, Girl Scouts will host an Open House Sunday from 1 to 4 PM at the Gulf Road site near Burns Fiold. Friends are invited to learn about the program and hear plans for a rustic lodge to support overnight camping.

Gulf Road Burns Fiold

Capt. Wood Dies Widely Known Great Lakes Captain

Captain Joseph S. Wood, 74, a well known figure in Great Lakes shipping, died in St. Luke's hospital after a short illness. A Forsythe, Michigan native, he began as an oiler in 1893 and rose to captain, serving as president of Wilson Transit Co. and head of the Lakes Carriers Association, with leadership roles in major shipping and coal interests.

Capt. Wood Great Lakes Columbus Josephs. Wood St. Luke's Hospital Forsythe Mich Wood Lakes oHler Wilson Transit Co Lakes Carriers Association

Chronicle Telegram Advertisers Offer Pet Watch Line

The Chronicle Telegram column urges readers to watch its advertisers for pet notices and finds, promoting dependable ad listings.

Chronicle-Telegram

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