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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1957

Page

17

Negro Adoption and Boarding Problem Highlighted

The article notes difficulty placing Negro children in adoptive or boarding homes. In Lorain County only one adoption of Negro children occurred last year and none involving White children, while about 175 children are in boarding homes and roughly one-eighth are Negro. Mrs. Sanner cites acute need for suitable homes and older ages for adoption due to lack of placements.

Lorain County Lorains Sanner Senner Child Welfare Department Misa Loretta Farley C-T

Building permit totals rise sharply in July

July saw a large jump in building activity with permits valued at $443,780 up from $245,003 a year earlier. New dwelling permits climbed to 28 from 11 in June, and major projects included YMCA alterations, postal annex, and a vending machine HQ.

Act City Building Inspector Vur YMCA Ainnex

Armory Site Questions Roil Eastern Heights Recreation Board

The recreation board postponed a decision on the Army Reserve building at Eastern Heights while it seeks answers to questions. They ask about community use, frequency of reserve use, structure type and future expansion, potential unit changes, and lease terms before any approval or rejection.

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Hickory Grange Sets Schedule For Next Week

Hickory Tree Grange lodge plans a busy schedule for the week with a Lorain County Fair coffee meetup on Monday, a lodge work party on Tuesday, and a Pomona Grange gathering in Carlisle plus an Aug. 15 regular meeting featuring a penny supper and county candy contest judging. Group singing with Elena Wittenbrock on piano provided last night’s entertainment.

Amherst Hickory Tree Grange Lodge Lorain County Pomona Grange Carlisle County Grange Elena Wittenbrock

Elyria News In Review Highlights Local Officials and Incidents

Lorain County news summarizes changes in police and sheriff auxiliary roles with Robert G. Handwork named deputy in charge of training units. It notes a 22 car derailment near Huron and a Broadway Brightway lighting project in Elyria. Also covers a homicide suspect in Sandusky, a county road project, tax levy approval, and civic updates.

Robert G. Handwork Sheriff's Department Vernon Smith New York Central Ceylon Junction Huron Lorain John Jaworski New Broadway Chronicle-Telegram Mary McKinney North Murray Ridge Elyria T. T. Robinson Los Angeles Calif John Eifer Emma Rutledge Fanny Mary Berry Ohio Department of Highways

60th Anniversary For Oldsmobile Aug. 21

Detroit report details Oldsmobile's 60 year milestone to be celebrated August 21. The article recalls Ransom Olds and Frank Clark forming the company in 1897 in Lansing and notes Oldsmobile’s role as a backbone of Michigan's auto industry. It mentions founding figures and early engine work by Tony Old.

Detroit Lucille Dsmobile Oldsmobile Lansing Michigan Ransom Olds Frank Clark Tony Old Clark

Battery Theft Fails at Olds Plant and Fleet Tips

An attempted battery theft at George Birkline Geat Lakes Plate Glass Co. failed when an open-end wrench and signs of a short circuit were found on a truck battery. The loss is about 50 dollars, and police continue the investigation. The piece notes Olds Motor Vehicle Co. history, production stats, and a Ford era lesson on fuel economy and driving habits with six rules from the head of a large fleet.

Nessmen Olds and and Clark Incorpora Olds Motor Vehicle Co Lansing Smithsonian Institute Washington, D.C Olds Provieera George Birkdine Geat Lakes Plate Glass Co Cleveland St Paul Black Birkline Spenine Jotech Gus Edwards Dile Oldsmobile Randy Payne Lincoln-Mercury, Inc Middle Ave Elytia

Gettysburg Tour Should Be A Must

A historic appeal urges Americans to visit Gettysburg National Military Park, detailing the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg as a turning point. It recommends a $4 guided two hour tour of key sites such as Culp's Hill and Little Round Top, plus the Cyclorama painting on Baltimore Street.

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Safe car care tips from Russell in the Chronicle-Telegram

Automotive columnist Russell offers practical maintenance advice from dusting and tire checks to diagnosing noises and brake issues. He covers radiator clogs, battery overfilling, shock absorbers, wheel balance, and front coil spring friction, plus a Q and A feature on common car problems.

Russell Chronicle-Telegram

Cost Hikes Shift Auto Market To Low Priced Cars

The Ford Chevrolet and Plymouth share of the U S auto market grows as new car costs and options rise. Foreign makes gain by offering cheaper basic models despite higher transport costs. Low priced cars attract buyers aiming for affordability amid overall price pressures.

Frank Snyder Detroit INS Ford Chevrolet Plymouth Ford-Chevy-Plymouth Reeks

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