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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1947
Page
1
A Toledo Telegram item reports the Toledo Zoological Society selling surplus animals including elk, wild boar, sheep, fallow deer, red deer, and deer calves. Secretary Frink Skeldon notes sales of water buffaloes and other stock with more animals to come.
NEW YORK- Dr J Frank Norris pastor of Temple Baptist church Detroit said today that from his observations in Greece the United States is at war with Russia now. Whether we like it or not we are in WW Norris said on his arrival aboard the Cunard liner Mauretania Norris who is president of the Bible Baptist Seminars Fort Worth Texas said he spent several months in Palestine Rome and Greece. While in Greece he visited U S Army Headquarters and said he was among the few Protestant ministers to hire a private audience with the Pope. Also aboard was Claude Countess of Kinnouil a British subject routed from her home in France to Carmel California The Countess said communism is feloniously strong in French urban centers but still strong in the provinces.
Veterans may present separation papers on Wednesday at the VFW post to apply for medals. Army medals will be issued that evening, while Navy medals will be processed by the Naval Reserve with a later presentation date. Refreshments will follow the program.
Funeral services were held for two of Erie County's oldest residents. Edward J. Hinde, gr, West Huron, noted as one of Ohio's oldest guides and rappers, had rites this afternoon. Tsanc A. Hoxt, 82, a tarner formerly ages live by Grainges, had services scheduled for Wednesday.
Students at Flynn High School will choose their class photographer tomorrow. Miss Margaret Edwards announced samples submitted by Ed. Nano. Surdnuck Stegmay and Howard Ta Fee Studies will be reviewed and the class will vote on Thursday.
A fragmented Congress faced difficulties as Republicans control key committees, with calls for Truman to summon Congress back. Senate and House leaders, Bridges Taber Connally and Kidton, indicated committee actions and possible meetings in Europe as November nears, tying recall to the Map-gap relief program.
Reports describe a two vehicle collision on Middle Avenue near 4460 yesterday involving Leonard Horton and another car, with minor damage noted. A separate incident left Wallace Reid with stab wounds to the shoulder after an alleged fight near Madison County Office. no arrest due to lack of signed complaint. Additional court actions included fines for intoxication and planning board discussions on a former store garage site. A City Council meeting considered safety officers for school raffle duties and potential temporary guards, while a sidewalk accident on Whole Street near East Bridge caused injuries to Olive Phil.
Mrs. Reider Vigen, a farmer visiting from Elyria, says Norway is badly in need of machinery food and clothing rationing is in place. She describes Norway’s scarce arable land heavy reliance on imports and the difficulty Norwegians face obtaining goods while Sweden could supply machinery with funds. She recounts wartime experiences visits to Trondheim Molde and English towns, notes Underground activity and government prison camps, and observes rationing and price controls affecting clothing and food.
The list of obituaries and funeral notices highlights Mary H Sklenar age 34 of 610 Furnace Street dying at Elyria Memorial Hospital after illness. Services at Devin-Dombrosky Funeral Home and local churches. survivors include husband Joseph and four children. Other notices honor Margaret Relin and multiple family losses with services at Bettness Funeral Home and local churches, detailing surviving relatives and service times.
Dr Lawrence C Meredith of Ridgeville home at 234 Columbia avenue and a World War II Army sanitary corps veteran faced a charge of interfering with a constable during a duty at the court house. He pleaded and was fined 45 dollars with 50 dollars suspended plus good behavior terms after three weeks.
Forty five Lions Club members heard E. J. Burger of Ohio Public Service Company discuss Japan after World War II. He noted Japan ranked third worldwide in electric power production and described local impressions from his consultants. The meeting also included divorce verdicts for Florence Stefanik and others, a report on the Playmakers’ Bear Ruth, and remarks on postwar attitudes.
Neuman Haury of 915 EF Bayer Street secured a city building permit for a small 40-foot one story masonry industrial box at Abbe Road with an estimated cost of 2000 dollars. City officials attended a water department convention in Columbus, while other staff planned sewage disposal meetings. Kenton city employees received wage increases of 10 to 17.50 weekly in response to petitions for a flat weekly raise, and a 3 percent amusement tax was approved to offset costs, effective until December 31.
The page details memberships and scoring with 923 Powis drive and a team member receiving a necktie certificate. Runners up include Dr Alan Davies and Rochard Hilletts with 54 memberships and 684 points. Jerry Giver’s team won top honors. boys divisions led by Ted Dar bans with 21 memberships and 183 points. Numerous names follow about quotas, jackets, and individual standings across clubs and divisions, with mention of YMCA affiliations and various individuals' contributions.
Readable fragments show Katherine Stensky suing for divorce from Peter Staton of Columbia, alleging neglect and cruelty. they married in 1942 and have one child. Richard Walters of 212 West Bridge Street filed for divorce from Meta in 1930, on grounds of neglect and cruelty. Robert Phillips faces probation after pleading guilty to a local charge of abandonment. Louise Brodke was granted a divorce from Walter, with amount not stated. Robert Mills sues for divorce from Iola, married 1944 with one child, alleging neglect and cruelty. A separate probation grant to Julia Czine for a prior offense. a sheriff's report mentions discarded prison inmate clothing near General Motors plant area. Several civil suits seek substantial damages for a fatal collision involving Stephen Meeker and Amele Meeker, with estate admin claiming $15,000 plus medical and other losses.
An unclear report from Tiffin mentions a polio case and health authorities moving to contain the spread. The fragment references individuals named William and a referenced medical response, with limited readable details on dates, actions, or outcomes.
The State Liquor Department announced private club beer, wine, and liquor permits for two Lorain County establishments. The Hinkson-Hysell Post 76 Veterans of Foreign Wars on Broad Street, Elyria, received a permit. Sel Binn and Manat Field’s Browns Belt Food Market in Lorain was issued a beer and wine carryout permit.
Governor Thomas J. Herbert was reported in good condition in Columbus today after a slight skin graft on his right leg. The governor, a World War I Lafascite Escadrille veteran, was shot down by German flyers. A similar operation formed earlier in his career. HeeX greeted the hospital stay.
Fragmented OCR list shows prices and items across markets including fruits vegetables grains and livestock. Entries mention grapes peaches peppers tomatoes potatoes onions and beets with varied units and price ranges alongside brands and general market terms.
Approximately 150 Grangers in Lorain County are expected to receive the Seventh Degree in Columbus on November 13 with about 16 000 Onin patrons and regional members. A special train departs Wellington at 10 50 am and returns at 7 85 pm after a day of ceremonies and a Pomona Night with gifts and a Harvest Sale for Plymouth.
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