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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1952
Page
11
The Elyria Republican Women's Club heard talks on Governor and statewide ticket candidates, local nominees for the Ohio General Assembly, and delegates for Robert Taft at the Republican National Convention. Speakers highlighted past records, party loyalty, and urging voter support in the upcoming primary.
The board approves a $6500 fund mix and a $253.74 balance. They authorize teacher Cranes Fred Enger of 44 Ryse Street for Adult Education and set a special meeting at 4 pm April 22 to hire teachers for the 193% school year.
The weather bureau predicts above normal temperatures for most eastern states next month and cooler than normal in the western half. Near normal readings are forecast for New England and the near Lakes region from mid April to mid May with subnormal precipitation expected in the northern plains and mountain states.
Martin argues he received no receipts from racketeers and cannot be prosecuted. Solicitor Baird doubts Elyna residents can pay fines, suggesting ties with Cleveland policy racket. With no defense attorney, Martin faces up to 10 months for first offense, or 1–7 years plus fines if caught again. no federal gambling stamp.
Five Lorain county farmers were honored at the Greta Pastures program first annual recognition dinner at the Querlin Inn. Top honors went to Red Rollin & Son of Penfield and Ben Buran & Sons of Henrietta, with other silver, gold certificates awarded to a numbered list of local operators, recognizing efforts in improving grasses and legumes on diverse farm layouts. The leading winners, Rollin & Son, dairy farmers, maintain extensive acreage and a rotation including corn, small grains, hay, and pasture, alongside fertilizing and lime programs and grass silage.
Britain pledges to aid any Western European member state if attacked, promising military and other assistance. France, Italy, Western Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg agreed to aid Britain if its forces in Europe are attacked, with guarantees to be formalized in a treaty.
Ohio Bell toll service returned to normal in Columbus after a weeklong strike. About 200 of 425 toll operators on day shift reported for work as CIO Communications Workers of America ended its weeklong walkout. Western Electric workers stayed on strike, with picket lines mostly honored.
Senator Robert A. Taft will start his drive for Ohio's 56 Republican delegates with a Monday breakfast in Warren and speeches at Ashland, Kent State University, Ravenna, and Canton, continuing throughout the day.
John Kathe president of the Michigan Union attended a luncheon honoring Queen Juliana of the Netherlands in the Terrace room of the Michigan Union. He represented the men students of the university during the event at University of Michigan.
Mansfield votes approve fast time effective April 27 after stormy session. City commissioners order a November ballot to let residents decide whether to keep daylight saving time in the future.
About 900 employees of the Libbey Glass Division of Owens-Illinois Glass Co. walked out today. Local 700 AFL American Flint Glass Workers says the strike follows the dismissal of an employee for in subordination.
Elyria firemen checked a 233 Longford Avenue residence early today after a smoky odor. They found a refrigerator motor had burned out with no fire damage reported.
Ridgeville High School seniors plan a public Distinction Day on Friday April 18 featuring the original play The Kelly Kid a one act and Folly on the Volley a pantomime directed by Mrs Lucille Cooley. Cast includes Donna Wellert Emma Casper Gretchen Stroud Mona Cummons Harold Prososki Don Gilder and Fred Dorow with Dale Thomson as master of ceremonies. Tickets available from senior class members.
Percy McFadden 27 of R D 2 Wellington faces reckless driving charges after a traffic crash at Route 113 and West Ridge road April 12. His northbound car crossed Route 113, went 72 feet into a residence yard, hit a tree, and rolled 27 more feet. He must appear in justice court April 21. Also Carl Muehlhausen cited for driving without a license after a collision at Route 82 and Route 76 with Margaret Feeney of Medina yesterday.
Funeral services for Miss Gertrude H Wiech will be held Thursday at 2 pm at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home. Burial in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Miss Wiech died yesterday morning in Columbus.
Elyria high school students will join more than a thousand attendees from 70 high schools at the 12th annual Northeastern Ohio Scholastic Press Clinic held at Kent State University on Saturday April 26. Participants include Ken Anthony Jean Anthony George Birk Walter Edwards Boo Fisher Sally Fishman Dot Fitzgerald Pat Flynn and several others.
Election results announced for the Elyrial Hi-Y freshman and sophomore chapters. Freshman officers include Bill Morris as president and Don Bago as vice president with Bob Schultz as secretary Gordon Prunty treasurer and George Kimball sergeant-at-arms. Sophomore officers list Adelbert Gorham as president Bill Isenberg as vice president George Birk as secretary Ronald Kuhl as treasurer and Dick Willis as sergeant-at-arms.
The Elyria Board of Realtors was well represented at a one day conference on real estate problems held yesterday at Hotel Cleveland. Attendees included Andrew J. Foreman Jr Alice Pittman Bill Hartman J W Zeager John Hines Lew Melrose Pauline House Gene St Marie A J Lehman Herb Meister Bill Humphrey and John Kinter. Mr Kinter participated on the panel discussing Today s Real Estate Problems.
Fields Methodist All Girl Choir hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Ford Bainbridge at the Gaydash sisters home. Gifts were displayed under a pink parasol as games and refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs. Leo Myers Mrs. Jones Mrs. Harold Sweet and Norma Sweet. Mrs. Bainbridge is the former Velma Andrews, organist of Fields Methodist church.
The Elgrns YW Intercultural committee will sponsor an international dinner on April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Magyar Evangelical and Reformed church with Hungarian dishes. Guest Charles King of Cleveland will present The Negro in Story and Song, tracing African American history from slavery to today and leading a singalong of spirituals. Reservations due April 21.
Oberlin college departments sponsor Basil Milovseraff puppet program on Saturday April 19 at 8 pm with no admission charge. Also Modern Dance program in Hales Gymnasium April 19 at 8 pm features solos duets and ensemble works to Bartered Bride Tales of Our Countryside and French Suite. Four senior Conservatory of Music recitals run April 17 to 21 at Warner Concert Hall with students Brownlee McGraw Steffler and Rehl performing works by Bach Brahms Prokofieff and others.
Beeker of Vatley View was fined by Justice C. Later for an offense tied to deputy sheriffs. Other cases involve Riverside Rest Home services, a cognovit judgment against Ben Edwards, a $101 account suit by Haury Brothers, and a bigamy arraignment of William Smith. Paroles for Mansfield Reformatory inmates were approved, while divorce, paternity, and property suits progress in Lorain and Ashland, with settlement efforts urged for the Griffith case noting a $150000 property stake.
Announcement from the Elyria Chapter of the American Red Cross states Unit 2 mother and child home nursing begins Tuesday April 22. Mrs Pearl Murphy will instruct sessions from 1 to 5 pm in the Red Cross rooms on the fourth floor of the Masonic Temple building. Prospective students are asked to contact the Red Cross office at once. Mrs Kathryne Hull has completed Unit 1 with ten Elyria Woman's Club members named including Mrs Ted Prindle and others.
Thew Shovel Co stockholders elected Brooks Maccracken to the board to fill the vacancy caused by the death of David L. Johnson. The company reported first quarter 1942 sales of 12.1 million dollars and earnings of 1.17 dollars per share, down from 1.55 the year before due to higher costs and taxes and more government orders.
A citizen's committee chaired by Juvenile Judge Malcolm Thomson proposes school and church actions to curb juvenile traffic issues. Recommendations urge driver education in all high schools, earlier driver education, student traffic councils, merit awards, and parental responsibility emphasized in church services and family gatherings.
North Olmsted residents jammed city hall to oppose any new light industry in residential areas. Petitions signed by 1,608 residents denounced introducing industry and fumes, while council considers zoning controls. Major Clarence Oviatt presided as the meeting addressed the issue.
The OPS says fair managers must obtain permits from the district office at least 15 days before the festival opens. Permits are required for slaughtering livestock and should be certificates issued to youth groups such as 4 H and Future Farmers of America and other youth organizations.
George Metlisitz of Cleveland was arrested for a traffic light violation after his car stopped on Broad street and proceeded through an intersection when the light was red. Janet L. Taylor of Medina had a $10 reckless driving fine suspended but must pay costs after a collision on Washington avenue. Ruth J. Cassel reported a hit and run at 1011 East avenue. Norman N. Goodman and Kathleen Swinehart were involved in a Broad street rear collision with no charges filed. William G. Schneider’s reckless driving charge was dismissed by Mayor Ault from an East avenue crash. Robert D. Gouker of Tiffin was arrested for an illegal left turn without a license.
Elyria police detained a man believed to be mentally unbalanced after a cashier reported he claimed a check was owed to him. He returned insisting on the check, cited a government order, and said he was out of work to provide food for his four children. Welfare officials said they would ensure the family is not hungry. A doctor had last treated him three weeks earlier and described him as borderline mentally unwell.
County commissioners announced bids will be taken May 5 to install a drinking fountain in the jail main hall for use by election board and child welfare office staff, with an outlet fountain for the jail office. Estimated cost is 400 dollars.
Markets show homegrown apples with varied box prices and light tomato offerings. Cleveland livestock reports a strong cattle market, steady calves and sheep, and hogs up 28 cents with wide ranges across grades and weights.
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