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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1959
Page
19
A column on practical motor care discusses engine choke, fuel quality, and misfire signs. It notes testing tips from hills to city driving, coolant use with hard water, and the shift to coin- operated parking meters. It recalls the Jordan Playboy and advances in electric traction, plus a Q and A with Russell on car safety care.
A wartime era automotive maintenance feature urges modern springtime service for more frequent, thorough checks. It covers cooling systems, antifreeze dangers, transmission oil, hose and belt condition, brake fluid and bleeding, steering alignment, shock absorbers, and engine tuning to prevent failures as traffic rises. Special note on safety and emergency readiness, with event details and a fundraiser by Frances Burnett.
Medina editor Will Address Beekeepers meeting of MeLomin County Beekeepers Association in Wellington Herrick auditorium at 7 pm. Devell of Medina oversees the Gleamings of Bee Culture speaks on Spring Management of the Apiary. Paul C. Ledheiser reports for the Taiwan County Agricultural Extension Service. 4-H Bee Helpers Club presents a skit. Tassell Paster chairs.
Valley City reports the Buckeye Athletic auction set for May 2 at 6 30 p m in the Community Hall plans show many girls signed up and more expected. Donors can arrange pickups if unable to bring items. Fire department members approved a new fire engine while a daughter was born to Milford and Reusch families at Medina County Hospital with the Watkins couple welcoming Beth Elaine.
A North Fairfield high school charter renewal may come with an extension. Referee Hugh Kirkwood urges the State Board of Education to consider extending the school's temporary charter for another year to allow the district to address deficiencies. State action likely at its next meeting on April 13.
WAKEMAN Gordon Jeffries state DMV director and Cancer Society board member lauded Turon county volunteers at the Rickett Dinner in Steub en. He said half the funds stay in Turon county while the rest go to state and regional funds. Work kits were handed to volunteers as the meeting closed. Kiwanis host Ernest French showed Menico mosaics photos and noted May nand Clack as head of a Firelands centennial planning committee. Ladies Aid luncheon set for April 16 with babysitting provided.
The Southern Lorain Republican Women meet 7 30 p m Tuesday at Mrs Lillian Tam s home 209 East Herrick Ave membership drive dues urged and invitations extended. Elsewhere Mrs Mary Brill elected officer slate with Tamice McKenzie chaplain and others named for ceremonial posts. May 13 at Eagles Hall plans noted for a May tag pickup drive. attendance prize discussed as well. Next meeting April 16 with refreshments for 20. May 6 set for gathering with Arthur Richmonds moving Dari-Delite store to West Salem and noting farm tool sale at Penfield home. John Bevier returns from New Mexico to continue studies at Ohio State University. The Lorain County Hot Stove Baseball League plans a second meeting to finalize a midget team. eight by May 11 eligibility rules and registration cards to be issued. mid-April deadline for Hot Stove, May for Midget League. Various local meetings listed: Past Noble Grams Assoc meets Monday. Mary Knapp Circle Tuesday. Silent Circle Tuesday. Hamlin Woman s Relief Society Tuesday. Chamber of Commerce regular meeting upcoming. Wellington Grange Wednesday at Herrick Auditorium. Elias Cooper Junior Corps after school Wednesday. Dinah-Ruth Circle election of officers Wednesday. VFW Auxiliary Wednesday at Post Home. Missionary Society all day Wednesday at First Baptist Church. Wellington Rainbow Girls Assembly Wednesday at Masonic hall. Nazarene Church among 10 area churches joining a zone Missionary rally in three counties.
High Lewis' 535 and 783 top scores anchor a Wellington area bowling recap. DeKalb Hybrids and Perry Motors share the league lead with 24 18 totals. Other notes mention bingo of local church groups, blood bank drives, and several club meetings scheduled for Thursday and Friday evenings.
The Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs face must-win semi-final games tonight to push into the Stanley Cup Finals. Both teams aim to finish the series and advance, with key players expected to star in the high-stakes matchup.
In Toronto and Toledo markets and sports notes, the document hints at playoff tension as the Chicago Black Hawks and Boston Bruins hold small series leads. It references figures on wheat prices, church events, and community notes, reflecting a turbulent mix of sports and local affairs. The text mentions Coach Rudy Pilous and various color references, suggesting a crowded, era-specific newspaper page.
Four year old Elyria High freshman Bristow won the Elyria Recreation Department 1959 basketball shooting title at Eastern Heights School. He led among 31 finalists from seven centers, scoring 39 points across free throws layups and shots. Kenny Dick took runner up in the 13 15 age group, while Larry Stark and Ron Darby also placed in higher divisions. Three hundred boys entered preliminaries. trophies went to division and city champions.
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