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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1952
Page
9
The Army plans to draft 31 000 men in July to replace others released in summer turnover. Defense officials warn of unusually high personnel turnover as draftees and volunteers become eligible for release. Gen. J Lawton Collins said more than 60 000 men a month could be released starting July 1.
The Demeter club meets April 30 at Amherst with Hickory Tree Grange. The program hour is open to all subordinate Grange members. Mildred Baugh of Elyria, director of the Center for the Sightless, will speak. Ronald Eastman, a blind pianist, will provide music. Two films on blind training are shown. Officers for the coming year will be elected at 8 p.m.
A long OCR passage lists numerous junior students and supporters with many misspellings and fragmented names. The text appears to be an extended roster or acknowledgment section from a school page, containing dozens of personal names and affiliations without clear events or dates.
Fragmentary stock table from Pierre R Smith & Co shows bids and yields. Readable figures include 680 30 and 11 percent in a dated ledger style, with scattered numbers and abbreviations indicating market quotes and bond or stock entries.
Washington Senator Wallace predicts Taft will bolt Utah’s 14 delegates to the Republican national convention. The 46 delegates from three western states are in play as party leaders seek an even break. Eisenhower supporters concede momentum in several states, with Colorado and Utah highlighted in the delegate tallies as contest lines harden.
Sen Richard Russell enters Florida primary race with a six point program stressing states rights and a limited central government. He appeals to Georgia voters in Gainesville after addressing 3000 Georgians, while party leaders warn Dixie revolt sentiment remains alive.
The Missouri River, after a three week tour of destruction from Montana to Missouri, falls from a crest near 30 feet to bank level by late tomorrow. Kansas City dikes will end 24 hour patrols as floodwaters ease though widespread damage in lowlands continues toward the Mississippi.
Death records for Fred P. Dachtler 81 Elyria resident died after four days illness at Memorial Hospital Burial planned St Marys Cemetery sons Gerald and Fred along with other relatives Adeline Helfrich 61 passed away at home in Cleveland avenue husband Clarence died 1941 services Sunday at Harold Dicken Funeral Home burial Ridge Hill Memorial Park Nan Long former Elyria resident died in Mt Clemens Michigan funeral set Mt Clemens address for Mary McInerney listed
Gen Matthew Ridgway closes Japan occupation with invitation to rearm and withdraw American troops. He notes Japan’s independence next Monday but under the Security Pact, U S forces remain for defense. He credits MacArthur and pledges the aims of Allied rule largely achieved as the peace treaty takes effect Monday at 8:30 a.m. eastern time.
Charles Brooks age 52 died at home Thursday afternoon after a heart attack. He had been ill for 18 months. Survived by wife Viola two daughters Caroline Mize and Marguerite Brooks four sisters Marjorie Stormont Eleanor Cassell Florence Jack Eileen Brooks and a grandson. Body at Burmeister Funeral Home Avon Lake services Monday 2 PM with Rev. Paul Folino officiating. Burial in Lakewood Park Cemetery.
Columbus report states the Public Utilities Commission filed an intervention with the Federal Power Commission to secure gas access for Ohio from the Texas-Ohio Gas Co proposed 1350 mile pipeline from the Rio Grande border to West Virginia. The PUC did not seek approval for the pipeline itself.
Dwight D Eisenhowers national campaign manager says the general will not make a whistle stop tour before the Republican national convention but will be frank on political issues. Massachusetts rally speaker Cabot Lodge Jr. says Eisenhower will be free to discuss issues when he returns home in June.
Sydney reports cautious optimism over Koreas peace prospects as Western powers discuss deployments and deter possible aggression. Officials note varied expectations while stressing unity with Australia and other allies to support stability in the region.
Mrs Geor gia Campbell Manville 30 wife of asbestos heir Tommy Manville was killed in Scarsdale when the car she drove collided with another at an intersection.
An explosion blamed on escaping illuminating gas wrecked the Munich suburb home of American civilian employee William Blake of Urbana. The blast tore walls shattered furniture and windows. Blake and his family were absent at the time.
In Columbus Fadyard Penn is acquitted after a two hour jury verdict finding he shot Carrie Bamfield’s husband in self defense as Bamfield appeared at his estranged wife’s apartment before dawn on August 11. Penn hinted he might marry Bamfield after the verdict.
Seoul reports United Nations planes destroyed 11 enemy aircraft in the past week with eight high altitude jet battles near the Manchurian border. American Sabrejets claimed eight MG-15s and possibly two more, while eight Allied fighter bombers were lost to Red Air fire and other causes. Three Communist planes fell to Allied strafing on the ground.
Ted W Brown secretary of state announces two new corporation charters Phil Brad stock Co Inc and R E Holdings Inc Each charter authorizes share issuance with Bradstock listed as statutory agent for Phil Brad stock Co Inc and RH Rice as statutory agent for R E Holdings Inc Incorporators include Bradstock Rice Royson and Wilson Boyson with par values and share counts specified
The Ridgeville Torch Chapter of the National Honor Society held its induction ceremony in the school auditorium. Seven students Sally Henson, Sandra Henson, Sylvia Kabel, Allan Labenthal, Dale Thomson, Donna Wellert and Fay Yost were presented with pins and certificates. The program featured speeches on spirit, character, service, leadership and scholarship, a pledge, anthems, and musical tributes.
Northwest En campment in the 10.C.F. Temple last evening recalled a special program for the 133rd anniversary of Odd Fellowship in North America. Grant Keys will speak on Americanism Tuesday at eight o clock with St. Clair Rebekah lodge, social hour and refreshments to follow.
A 13 year old from Washington D C was among 16 individuals from nine states honored by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission for bravery in rescues. Other recipients included a Illinois farmer who beat a tiger with a drive shaft and three Pittsburgh men who aided two injured women after an explosion.
NORTH RIDGEVILLE The first in a series of social evenings for World War I veterans their wives and auxiliary members will be held at the Vets hall this evening. The hall may open on the last Saturday of each month for socials. May 8 will be a work night at the meeting site. Memorial Day plans were updated and 15 members were served refreshments.
Dorcas Society of the Seventh Day Adventist church in LaGrange collects and repairs clothing and bedding to send to flooded areas out west. Volunteers seek contributions via Mrs. George Hamberger. Ohio Dorcas Societies sent seven tons of clothing to Kansas last year.
The Cleveland Heights school system topped Ohio's teacher pay scale in an Ohio Education Association survey. It showed average annual pay of 4 571 dollars, with the top ten cities including Cleveland Heights, Cleveland Shaker Heights, East Cleveland, Cincinnati, Lockland, Norwood, Oakwood and Wyoming.
A habeas corpus petition filed in common pleas court seeks custody of Robert, two, by Carol Lee Withrow of Lorain from John and Rose Babies at 940 F street. A writ orders the defendants to produce the child at 9 am April 30 for hearing. The report also notes a drive case and parole actions in Ohio including preliminary items and judgments impacting several residents.
Tyree Cook of 524 North Street was fined 125 dollars and costs after being charged with driving while intoxicated. His driving permit was suspended for six months by Mayor Henry W. Ault. Cook was arrested at 2 30 this morning when police saw his car halt on Tremont Street and then lurch toward West Avenue. An open bottle of gin was found beside him. He testified he had two beers and his blood alcohol content measured .26.
Police court records show Milton H Heeter of Cleveland fined for reckless driving after a collision on Broad Street. Several others faced charges including failure to yield to pedestrians, driving without a license, disorderly conduct, intoxication, and unsafe vehicle.
Henry Poppe and John Byrnes former Manhattan College co captains received suspended sentences after arrests tied to a major amateur sports scandal. Cornelius Kehleher Ben Schwartzberg Sol Rappaport received jail terms of 12 months 12 months 10 months respectively for their roles in a $1000 bribe to fix a game against De Paul Chicago at Madison Square Garden on January 16 1951.
Mrs Edward F Flynn of 689 Weller road was fined five dollars and costs for letting her dog roam free. The dog allegedly bit five year old Sandra Patterson of 682 Weller road while she played in her front yard.
Hothouse and US No 1 produce quoted with prices for apples cucumbers celery lettuce mushrooms radishes rhubarb tomatoes watercress and more. Boxes baskets and cartons priced by size quality and variety with ranges from under a dollar to several dollars per unit.
Market notes show graded eggs from stations with U S grades and color categories White and Brown. price ranges for large and medium eggs, plus live stock prices for hens fryers roasters and old roosters. Dressed poultry prices list ready to cook fryers roasters hens by weight with varying cents per pound.
Sales terms for retailers show price ranges for prints and cartons with various scores and classifications. Toledo cash grain prices list No 1 soft red wheat $2.38-$2.39, corn No 2 yellow $1.78-$1.81, oats No 2 white 85c-86c, and soybeans No 2 yellow $2.75-$3.4 per bushel.
Steadier quotes across butter with a minor drop on AA 93 score, eggs uneven but mixed, and unsettled ranges for extras and standards. Poultry steady with steady receipts. potato arrivals mixed and market firm at ceiling. grains show No 2 yellow at 1.30s and soybeans unavailable, field seed per cwt listed for Timothy and Red Clover.
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