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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1957
Page
1
On April 28 Sheffield Village will dedicate a new $40,000 municipal building on Colorado Road housing fire and police headquarters and the water office once the village water system is ready. A photo preview appears on Page 14 along with weekend reads and columns.
For Better Living columnist Winifred Fay tours the Arthur M. Pounds residence at 766 North Abbe Road. The home was constructed largely by the Pounds themselves showcasing their hands on approach and local craftsmanship.
Today's news notes a city effort in Elyria to reduce basement flooding during storms, focusing on a drive against downspout violations. Pedestrians involved in traffic accidents are reported, with a woman admitted to hospital. An industrialist transferred to head the GM plant signals strong community interest and activity in the area. A new building for the First Assembly of God will be dedicated during Palm Sunday ceremonies.
Plans for a modern commercial building on Middle Ave were revealed as Ingwer Realty Inc leases the Endly Block. Carl H. Ingwer controls properties on Middle Ave from Temple Court to Third St including the Endly Block and other sites. a 20? year lease is in effect with demolition to follow for a first floor stores and second floor offices. Tenants were told to leave by July 1, while formal notices indicate the change of ownership and upcoming construction bids after architect plans are finished.
Washington reports Congress appeared ready to loosen the national purse strings next week to prevent Arthur E. Summerfield from drastic postal service cuts. The move aims to keep mail delivery stable and address funding gaps through rapid action by lawmakers and the Post Office Department.
Police report four suspects detained over a fiery bombing that burned five men and a woman near a Los Angeles bar. Manuel Chavez and Manuel Hernandez were named among those sought, while Clyde Bates and Oscar Brenhaug were arrested earlier. Summerfield delayed service cuts amid the investigation and denied attempting to pressure Congress for emergency funds.
New York belt designer Ruth N Goldsmith was found strangled in a Hollywood hotel room. Police said robbery motive indicated by missing wallet and her stockings used as a garrote. Evidence tied to a $17 million payoff and a committee vote pending in New York.
Northwestern Ohio faced heavy winds and flooding threats as the Valentine squall swept through. Winds 70 to 80 mph knocked down power lines and trees in Cincinnati Columbus and Darke County while streams cresting nationwide receded. Temperatures dropped to freezing tonight with frost likely in southern Ohio and lingering light snow flurries.
Bedridden Roy Price of Huntington seeks marriage to Barbara Jean Sunker at Mercy Hospital amid political and weather turmoil. A hospital wedding faces shaky public feelings as storms topple towers in Bowling Green and Toledo, while doctors report a long recovery after major surgery and a rare heart infection.
Cleveland Mayor Anthony Celebrezze announced the creation of a harbor commissioner post appointing James H Rowland 47 as chief. He will oversee port development in Cleveland while Barbara, described as intelligent and understanding, accompanies him. Roy will become harbor chief after a conference period and starts at 11900 dollars a year.
Cairo paper Al Gomhouria reports Egypt will participate in a 15 nation conference on neutral grounds to settle Suez Canal. Geneva to host under Dag Hammarskjold. Israel likely excluded. Lebanon backs Eisenhower Doctrine with 30 to 2 vote, prompting ministerial resignations.
A morning fire destroyed the two joined concrete block structures at 328 49th St off West River St in Elyria. The Roth family was away in Pennsylvania. fire units led by Capt Earl Schaefer and Chief Dell Cromling fought the blaze for about an hour. Estimated loss was about 1300 dollars for the structure with contents incinerated, while a new house on the rear property escaped damage due to soaked walls from heavy rains.
An elderly Lorain County couple, their daughter, and a truck driver died in a head on crash on U S Route 17 six miles south of Woodbine Georgia. The Brouses of Penfield and Jean Sellars of Brecksville were killed. Thomas Sellars survived with severe injuries. Surviving grandchildren and great grandchildren are named. funeral services are pending.
In Pittsburgh local 249 10000 members hanged in effigy Teamster president Dave Beck and top aides were depicted as straw figures at the union hall Friday night Posters taint Beck Hoffa Frank Brewster and Einar Mohn were named on placards. Local president Thomas Fagan said the act followed Senate probe tensions as trusteeship seeks autonomy since May 22 1955.
Public notice style ad describes available ad-writing help with telephone contact and pricing. It mentions stairs and guest type selection for room rentals and invites readers to dial a number for writing services. The tone imitates old Telegram Classifieds seeking paying guests and ad creation assistance.
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