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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1954
Page
6
First results of Easter vacation tournaments for Elyria YMCA boys were announced by P F Johnson. Gil Atkinson dominated by winning the chess checkers and archery events and claimed the crown.
The report lists prize placements in several events. In checkers Vincen DeLong of Elyria impressed, with 71 Setfry Moyer and Alex Gildzen also noted. In chess Richard Landis took second, Maurer third, and in archery Charles Sprenkie finished behind Atkinson with Mahaffey and Cady tied for third. An ad promotes Want Ads Start TODAY with a phone call to 4051.
United Press staffer Harman W. Nichols relays a light collection of anecdotes from Washington. G Girls save gloves by pairing leftovers with gas elevator operators. a kindergarten class celebrates Easter in caps and gowns. lawyer Harvey Rabbitt jokes about Easter gifts from politicians. Benson hurries to a theater after a driver parks his boss outside. Nixon shaves in his office and keeps a ready supply of clothes and a shower nearby. A Lost and Found ad prompts quick action at Chronicle Telegram.
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