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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1954

Page

12

New Defense Plants Dispersed From Target Areas

United Press reports that about 250 sizable new defense plants have been built or started by private firms at dispersed sites at least 10 miles from target areas to lessen damages from atomic or hydrogen attacks. Some installations underground or relocated, with the strategy aimed at preserving industrial capacity while reducing vulnerability to mass destruction.

Washington U.S Strategic Air Command Omaha Neb Defense Defense Mobilization Office Pacific

Girl Testifies Again Today In Cleveland Trial

In Cuyahoga county common pleas court a 13 year old girl returns to the witness stand as the Papa Joe Cremati vice trial enters its fifth day. The state’s chief witness faces cross examination after completing direct testimony. Cremati is charged with six counts of illicit relations with the girl, carrying a possible life sentence if convicted. Police Chief Frank Story testified about the January 31 raid at the Prospect Avenue vice den where Cremati, the girl and about seven others were arrested.

Cleveland Cuyahoga County Frank Story Prospect Avenue Den Cremati

New Planter For County Home Awarded In Bid

County commissioners awarded a contract to Elyria Truck and Implement Co. for a two row Ferguson corn planter at 288 dollars plus trade in of old horse drawn equipment. The award went to the lowest bidder among three competing firms.

Elyria Truck and Implement Co Elyria Superior Electric Co

Avon Lake Dinner Set With Western Reserve Coach Speaker

Eddie Finnigan head football coach at Western Reserve University will be the speaker at the Avon Lake athletic banquet Saturday in the Erieview School cafeteria. Dinner will be served at 6 30 p m and dancing at 8 30 p m with Merk Ellis and his band providing music for the evening.

Avon Lake Eddie Finnigan Western Reserve University Erieview School Merk Ellis

Police Dept News Pleading Guilty Driving DUI Lorain

Mildred Buckley of Elyria was fined 125 dollars plus costs, had driving rights suspended for six months, and ordered to attend three traffic school sessions after pleading guilty to driving under the influence. She was arrested March 27 on West Ave. Donald Donaldson, unnamed address, pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle without owner's consent with mayor bound over to grand jury. He is charged with stealing an automobile from Elyria Motors, Inc., last Wednesday. the car owned by Richard Dicus of Stroneville was later smashed. Laura B Ernst of 208 Harwood St was cited for speeding on Washington Ave last Wednesday and fined 10 dollars plus costs.

Mildred Buckley Lorain Elyria West Ave Donald Donaldson J. Grant Keys Grand Jury Donaldson Elyria Motors, Inc Richard Dicus Stroneville Washington Ave Laura B. Ernst Harwood St

Israeli deaths and ambushes reported near Sinai frontier

A report notes one Israeli killed and two wounded in attacks along southern Israel near the Sinai frontier. A spokesman said Egyptians fired on a vehicle at Saad, another clash occurred near Zakim, with two more ambush incidents overnight. The region lies in southern Israel where the border with Egypt meets the Sinai.

Weather Sparks Rush Of Traffic Citations In City

Warmer weather brings added traffic citations as police report 13 motorists cited yesterday and today. Radar on Cleveland Street nabbed several speeders including James Lyndes and John Vinish with $10 fines, while others like William Lucas Agnes Radyk and Frank Provenza face court appearances for speeding and related offenses.

Cleveland St James F. Lyndes Center Ridge Rd John E. Vinish Eastern Heights Blvd William J. Lucas R. D Agnes A. Radyk North Ridgeville Washington Ave William E. Rothgery Ohio St Frank A. Provenza Irondale St John Wrana West Ave Foster Ave Phillip E. Tollet Eighth St Francis Fruner Olmstead Falls Michael Andrachik Seventh St Furnace St

Car Flips Over In Route 57 Intersection Mishap

State Highway Patrol investigates two crashes. A car driven by James H. Jordan, 19, of 358 Bridge St, rolled over at old Route 57 and Toledo Rd injuring Frank J. Corn, lacerations to scalp and right leg. Corn treated. other occupant Clayton Sheffield. A second collision at Routes 301 and 18 involved Charles T. Guy and Arthur Herbey of Detroit, damaging the left side of a car but no injuries. No citations issued.

State Highway Patrol James H. Jordan Bridge St Route 57 Toledo Rd Jordan Elyria Frank J. Corn Moon Rd Avon Clayton Sheffield Jackson Hotel Corn

City Street Chief Holds Bay Street Supt. In Cow Feed Find

Supt. George Carrick is holding the bag along with another official after cow feed was found near West Bridge Street undercut. The feed is being held for the owner.

City Bay Street George Carrick West Bridge St

Dulles Trip Aims to Bolster Big Three Unity

International News Service reports that the trip’s purpose includes backing the Big Three at the Geneva conference and securing British and French support for the Dulles plan of united action to halt Communist aggression in Southeast Asia. The once firm Berlin unity now shows strain.

Dulles Southeast Asia Big Three Berlin

Assault Charge Lodged Against Fake Physician

Dale Bohoric, 27, of Lorain, was charged with felonious assault after confessing to performing medical examinations on young girls and women while posing as a county health doctor in the Vincent area. He admitted to examining four girls aged 10 to 13 and two young women, threatening fines for noncompliance, and previously faced similar accusations two years ago. seven people identified him in a jail lineup. He is to be arraigned before Justice C. C. Lord and is married and expecting a child.

Dale Boharic Livingston Ave Lorain C. C. Lord Bohoric Harold Ewing Joseph Guzik Ewing Vincent Elyria Sheriff's Department Guzik

Fire damages minimal in Lake Ave rubbish blaze

A rubbish fire within a furnace jacket and fire pot at 1210 Lake Ave ignited at 9 p.m. yesterday. Firemen removed part of the exterior furnace jacket to reach the blaze. No damage was reported. Property owner is Mrs. Mina Smith of 117 Kaiser Ct and occupant is Richard Raydill.

Lake Ave Mina Smith Kaiser Ct Richard Raydill

Car trade bid in Memphis shows Arkansas man

NEW 1950 CAR MEMPHIS Tenn. W O Kerr of Colt Ark appeared with a spanking new 1950 automobile to trade. The car had under 120 miles for the Colt to Memphis round trip. Kerr bought two cars in 1950 but used only one, driving the other 60 miles to Colt then storing it until recently driving it back for the trade.

Memphis Tenn W. O. Kerr Colt Ark Kerr

Death notices mark several Elyria area deaths

A batch of obituaries reports Mrs Mary Frances Gientkowski 73 of Elyria died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a week long illness. Funeral services scheduled from Bittner Funeral Home and Holy Cross Church. Also listed are Mrs Maude Churchward 83 of Columbia Station and Mrs Myrtle Dilts 76 of Elyria with their funeral details. Avon resident Lawrence Kaseman 48 died suddenly in Cleveland after a long Avon residence, and Mrs Nettie Clemons 82 of Amherst died at home after a period of ill health. Each notice includes survivors and burial arrangements with local churches and cemeteries named.

Mary Frances Gientkowski Elyria Memorial Hospital Charles Ct Gientkowski Poland Elyria Berea Holy Cross Church Land Third Order of St. Francis Wakeman Nettie Clemons A. D Amherst Bellevue

Winner Of Nurses' Scholarship To Enter Training

Miss Evelyn Janas of Ridgeville has won the Elizabeth Wilcox Nurses Scholarship for the fourth year. She plans to enter St John's Hospital School of Nursing in Cleveland this fall and will receive the award at the North Ridgeville High School commencement May 27. Janas has worked as a nurses aide at Elyria Memorial Hospital and ranks second in class scholarship. She is active in drama, school paper, annual staff, cheerleading, choir, and Girls' Athletic Association, and will be special guest at the Junior Women's Club meeting with superintendent Elizabeth Wilcox.

Ridgeville Miss Evelyn Janas Elizabeth Wilcox North Ridgeville St. John's 'Hospital School of Nursing Cleveland North Ridgeville High School Miss Janas Elyria Memorial Hospital Ben Janas R.D. 1 Mills Rd Avon Ridgeville High School Evelyn Girls’ Athletic Association Jonas

Damp Weather Trouble For Detroit Drivers

The Automobile Club of Michigan warned that damp mornings strain motorists more than snowdrifts. The club logged well over 2,000 aid calls from stranded drivers, surpassing counts from two prior winters. A spokesman advised wiping ignition wires if engines balk, and suggested a shove from another car if needed.

Detroit Automobile Club of Michigan

Longtime Amherst Resident Passes Away At Home

The greater part of her life was spent in Henriet ta Township after coming from Lorain. Surviving are her husband Ami J and one daughter Mrs Jesse Portman R D 1 Amherst. A half sister Mrs Addie Walden of Kenosha Wis remains. four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The body is at Gerber Funeral Home with viewing hours Saturday 7 to 9 pm Sunday 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Flowers are omitted. Private funeral services will be held Monday at 2 pm from the funeral home with Rev Ralph Albright officiating. Burial will be in Birmingham Cemetery.

Maude O. Churchward Sudro-Curtis David Beebe Columbia Baptist Church Columbia Cemtery Churchward Root Rd R. D Columbia Station Berea Community Hospital Daughters of the American Revolution Elyria Virgil H. Jasper Myrtle Mary Dilts West Ave Lorain Westfield Dills Thornville Methodist Church Royal Neighbors Emma Dill Otis Howard Columbus Leah Hann Carolyn Hahn Clark Dilts Xemia Huntsman Sudho Curtis James Siward First Methodist Church Newark Ami J Jesse Portman Amherst Addie Walden Kennosha Wis Gerber Funeral Home Ralph Albright Birmingham Cemetery

100 Y-Teen Girls Take Part In EHS Easter Assembly

Elyria High School staged an Easter assembly built around EASTER with 100 senior Y-Teens participating. Pat Loose chaired the event with advisers Mrs Alexander and Mrs Gawn praised. The program featured groups for E to Tulip with songs, a pantomime Eggbert, and Religion readings concluding the Easter theme. Easter vacation begins at 3 p.m. today with classes resuming April 20.

Elyria High School ABC EAS Pat Loose Paul Alexander Eddy Gawn Carol Auaback Audrey Block Lynda Curtis Harriet Bleeman Carol Hargate

LaGrange Church Plans Palm Sunday Services

LaGrange Methodist Church will hold Palm Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m. with infant baptism and Youth Group reception. A Transforming Interview will be the sermon. Church School starts at 9:30 a.m. with Leonard Uchlein as superintendent. Holy Communion and adult membership reception are set for Maundy Thursday April 15 at 7:30 p.m. A 60 voice Wesley Foundation concert from Ohio University follows at 8:15 p.m.

Lagrange LaGrange Methodist Church Palm Leonard Uchlein Wesley Foundation Ohio University

YMCA Camp counselor prospects interview at Kent State

Ray Snyder YMCA boys physical director conducted interviews at Kent State University for Camp Iss-See-Kes. Snyder serves as camp director and sought prospective counselors and assistants for the YMCA sponsored summer program.

Ray Snyder YMCA Kent State University Snyder

Court Hous e bids for county car April 26

County commissioners will consider purchasing a new car for County Sealer Michael Savu lak with a $286 electrical upgrade at the county home. A trade in of a 1947 model is planned. Reva Edmonds seeks divorce from Gerstle on neglect grounds. they wed in 1926.

Michael Savulak Reva Edmonds North Olmsted Gerstle Erbie Carr R. D Oberlin Imogene

Elder Chou En-lai Tops Red China Power amid Mao Illness

Chou En-lai, aged 84, premier and foreign minister, is reported to hold the top power spot in Red China as President Mao Tse-tung suffers serious illness. Chou, 54, is expected to represent China at the Geneva conference opening April 26.

Chou En-lal Red China Mao Tse-tung Chou China

City Owned Auto In Wreck In Lorain Blamed On Youth

An 18 year old Lorain motorist blamed for disregarding a stop sign caused a two car collision at Columbus and Glenwood Streets. City vehicle operated by George Carrick was damaged $500, Carrick Elyria street superintendent. The youth was fined $10 and costs for disobeying the stop sign. Carrick scheduled for medical exam. A separate incident cited Martyn C. Catshall for failing to control after a West River Street collision with Ervin Beckett, with $200 damage to Catshall’s car. Another minor crash occurred at Broad and East Bridge when Howard Gard drove off the road into a fire hydrant.

Lorain Columbus Glenwood George Carrick Water St Carrick Elyria Paul McCarry McCarry Martyn C. Catshall Third St West River St Cutshall Ervin E. Beckett Yonkers St

Lorain Printing Firm Founder Dies At 76

Edwin G. Koethe, 76, founder of Lorain Printing Co., longtime Lorain resident, died after a long illness. Native of LaCrosse Wisconsin, he moved to Lorain in 194, founded the firm, remained active until 1942 when his son Urban S. became president. He belonged to the Elks Masons Eastern Star and Eagles, attended First Congregational Church. Survived by wife Anna two sisters and a brother. Body at Walter A Frey Funeral Home with services scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday.

Lorain Edwin G. Koethe Allison Ave Lorain Printing Co Lorain County LaCrosse Wis Urban S Lorain Elks Lodge Masons Order of Eastern Star The Eagles First Congregational Church Anna S Walter A. Frey

Woman Arrested For Non-Support In Lorain County

Emily Bailey, 23, of 219 Winckles Street, is held in the county jail pending arraignment before Justice C. C. Lordon on a charge of non support of her two children aged one and two. Her husband John was recently charged. Both arrests followed complaints by Lorain County Child Welfare authorities. Their children are in the custody of the child welfare department.

Emily Bailey Winckles St C. C. Lordon John Lorain County Child Welfare Department

Administration Criticizes Fear and Confusion at Dinner

House minority whip John W. McCormack blasted the administration at a $25 Jefferson Jackson Day dinner in Philadelphia for fostering fear uncertainty and confusion. He accused leaders of speaking out of turn issuing apologetic clarifications and creating headlines with weak statements that time reveals as flawed.

Philadelphia House John W. McCormack Massachusetts

Residents Back 1300 Foot Water Line at Public Hearing

County commissioners found in favor of installing a six inch water line in the Cotton Road Sewer and Water District after a hearing in their office. Estimated costs range from 7,702 without rock to 11,100 with rock. ten of eleven attendees supported the project. Objections may be filed within five days before any further action.

Cotton Road Caroline Parker

Markets Show Fresh Produce and Livestock Prices in Cleveland

Dull market for apples and vegetables alongside varied livestock and egg butter prices. Cattle, calves, and sheep traded steadily with range for prime to utility grades. grain futures and terminal market eggs listed with vendors in Toledo and nearby markets.

Cleveland United States Department of Agriculture U. S U.S

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