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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1955

Page

16

FHA VA Plan Action On Builders Bonuses

Washington officials say FHA and VA will curb builder giveaways in GI and FHA financed homes. Action to stop gifts such as moving expenses cash bonuses or appliances is planned while critics warn of potential effects on appraisal standards and construction quality. The no down payment policy shifts to cash closing costs for VA buyers, ranging from 100 to several hundred dollars, unless developers absorb them.

William Kerwin Washington Governo FHA Federal Housing Administration FUA Veterans Administrat National Association of Home Builders Mente Verteran

High Farm Supports Bill Faces Tough Fight

Washington reports the House Rules Committee and Agriculture Committee prep action on a measure to restore federal price supports for corn, wheat, rice, and oats. Supporters argue farm incomes are at a 13 year low, while opponents warn of market distortion and fiscal cost, risking a Senate challenge led by Allen Ellender. The bill aims to lift price supports to 90 percent parity, with a flexible system and a 82 to 90 scale, as President Eisenhower pushes reform to aid small farmers.

Washington INS Rules Committee Folah Lanalsepa House Legisla Fion Price Karl King Charman Harald D. Cooley Cooley Eisenhower Congress Callin AI Fo Invesne Daraers Crigade Price Senate Agriculture Committee Allen J Ellender Fat Walt

Elyria Men Complete Army Basic Training at Ft Knox

Three Elyria area youths finished eight weeks of Army Basic Combat Training at Ft. Knox Kentucky. Pvt George E Wilcox Pvt Donald E Elbert and Pvt Donald Pitts completed training and will proceed to further specialized instruction before joining an Army unit after a short leave. All three entered service February 15.

Elyria Armored Replacement Training Center Ft. Knox George E. Wilcox Milton E. Wilcox Stanford Ave Donald E. Elbert Furnace St Donald Pitts

Bicycle Riding Quiz At Elyria Club Meeting

Mary Stannard led a bicycle riding quiz at a regular meeting of the jNeedlettes 441 Club of Elyria held at advisor Mrs Stewart Fear home. Dons Reynolds spoke on manners. a button holes sewing demo and a game called electricity were shown. refreshments by Pat Fear and Doris Reynolds. Next meeting at the Fear home next Tuesday. Mrs Idella Fog twice stopped by state troopers on driving without license. Maurice Atkins fined $5 and costs, third charge pending.

Mary Stannard jNeedlettes 441 Club Elyria Stewart Fear Dons Reynolds Bette Ballard Pat Fear Doris Reynolds Fear Bingham, Me Idella Fog Maurice Atkins

Eaton Aggies Meet 21 See Demonstration

Eaton Aggies 4H Club will meet May 5 at 7 30 p m at Bob Whittey s home to view a dairy heifer demonstration by Dale Durkee 21 members attended last week at Kenneth Kocis s home to see demonstrations by Bob Whittey and Jim Petrykowski on chickens group discussions covered forming a softball team buying 4412 jackets the new electricity project and officers trains

Kortil Eaton Eaton Aggies Dale Durker Bob Whittes Durkee Kenneth Kocis Bob Whittey Jim Petrykowski

Oberlin WSCS Install Officers Sunday

Oberlin church groups announce installation of First Methodist Church Women’s Society for Christian Service officers Sunday at 3 pm with a mother daughter tea in the dining room. New president is Mrs FE Saslory, along with listed officers and installing officer Mrs L Porter. Special music and devotions planned.

Oberlin Methodist Church FE. P Saslory HL. Krepps Beulah Clifton Andy Smith Bert Prosser Mary Yocom John Kutscher Eofv Twining James Getty Amuse Fowler Earl Schott Fisher Franklin Grant Ernest Hoffman Imre Domonkes Herbert Yocom Status of Women United Council of Church Women L. Porter Frank Felkner A. A. Bauman Paul Secrest Oberlin Temple Pythian Sisters Oberlin Women’s Democratic Club Span Merle Stanfield the Pines Warren Taylor

Local Notices Listing Contact for Delivery and P.O. Box

A brief notice lists contact points for a Mrs. Jane E Alexander at P.O. Box 33 or phone 53551 and a delivery contact Doris Heilman at phone 43633. The item reads as a practical acknowledgment of address and telephone details for service or subscription matters.

Jane E Alexander P.O Doris Heilman

Building Post Applications Due May 9

Elyria Civil Service Commission will accept applications through May 9 for the examination for city building inspector. Mayor Keys said six applications have already been taken out. The exam will be at 7 p.m. May 10 in Council Chambers City Hall. Applications may be picked up at the Civil Service office on the second floor Monday and Thursday afternoons. The exam is open and competitive with a required physical. Salary for the city building inspector is 911 per year.

Elyria

Oil Fields in Texas Produce Over Ten Million Barrels Each

Texas reports 15 oil fields exceeded ten million barrels in output, with 79 percent growth, while 184 fields produced more than 100,000 barrels annually.

Texas

Safety First Bicycle Rules Emphasized by Officer

Lorain Ohio State Highway Patrol Corporal urged riders to follow eight safety steps to reduce injuries and fatalities. He cited 1951 stats showing 43 bicycle deaths in Ohio and warned that careless riding endangers life and limb.

Clarg Ohio State Lorain Lorain County Ohio Department of Highway Safety Cpl. McClorg

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