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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1954

Page

8

Chisholm Shoe Store Opens at Sheffield Center

The first Chisholm Shoe Store in Lorain County opens tomorrow at O Neil Sheffield Shopping Center. Manager John Kelly, a 20 year Chisholm veteran, leads the new branch with a 165 foot by 35 foot sales area housing 14 000 shoes. The Sheffield center store will offer top brand men’s women’s and children’s shoes plus socks nylon hose slippers leather goods and related items.

Chisholm O'Neil- Sheffield John Kelly Lakewood Waleyman Thomas Lorain County O'Neil-Sheffield Em Ohio Chis- Kelley Holm Cleveland Akron Toledo T. Wide Sheffield Kellides Akewood Dienlave Sheffield Chisholm Florsheim Freeman and Manhattan Striderites Polly Parrot Dickerman, Florsheim and Paradise

Feed grain supply lower on July estimate

Washington estimates the total feed concentrate supply for 1954 55 at 173 million tons, down 15 million from the July 1 estimate. The drop results from drought across much of the farm belt reducing feed crop prospects in July.

Washington

Amherst School Board Hires Bus Drivers and Janitor

The Amherst board met and hired Paul Bechler as bus driver and a janitor at Powers Elementary. New bus drivers Byrd Richmond Ted Waek and others were named. a 65 passenger bus was purchased from Elyria Truck and Implement Co. A school shower for an honored guest featured prizes, cake, and decorations at the Nuhn residence.

Amherst Paul Bechler Powers Robert H. Nuhp George Cunningham Elyria Stork. and Implement Co Hart Construction Co Washington St Wilevga Kiam C. Smith D. W. Roth RCA Waslerison William Robert Don Watson Lawrence Leimbach Norman Shanks Laurice Wakeman

Remember When and a Hat Held for Postage Joke

A letter recounts a past prank where Jack Velzy's wife had her hat shipped to Nome Alaska reboxed and sent back with insufficient postage. A postmaster notice led to her sending $5.80, returning the hat, and triggering a police raid on a poker party. The note also touches on aging and a delivery date promise for interleaved carbon forms set for September 15, plus a mention of using cheaper external suppliers to secure better pricing.

Jack Velzy Nome Alaska Jack

Syracuse Forestry Courses Are Popular

Syracuse University forestry courses attract many students as shown by the June commencement where PhD recipients from diverse places receive degrees. Among the graduates are Mabel Hanes and daughters, Lura Kipton, and numerous others from Ohio, New Brunswick, Ottawa, Colorado, Montana, and Pennsylvania, with several honored guests present.

Syracuse N.o Syracuse University Mabel Hanes Aleta Cises Archbold Stadium Lura Kipton L. Ziegl Man C. G. Alexander Leonard Kutza Lorain Russell Leimbach New London Philippines Fredericton Harold Leimbach Brighton New Brunswick Ottawa Belling AJ Philibaum Toledo Sham Wash Fort Collins Colo Shank Lucy Nuhn Missoula Mont State College

Delivery Service Named for Mrs Jane Alexander

An advertised delivery service lists Mrs. Jane Alexander of 172 Franklin Ave as a contact partner with phone number 3611 for orders and inquiries.

Jane — Alexander Franklin Ave

Wellington Women's Club Plans Programs For 1955

Wellington clubs outline a season featuring film showings and guest speakers. Norma Livermore hosts a Sep 2 meeting with Ernest Smith slate. Sept 27 shift at Mrs Shuster’s home. Betty Hatfield chairs with Shuster and Kolbe assisting. program books to be distributed. Floyd Shepherd to present Kilwanis program. Luanne Hill to discuss Chautauqua trip. Silent Circle of King's Daughters resumes Sept 7 at Mrs Dickason's home. Hill’s Chautauqua study noted. Camp Patmos trip for First Baptist youth led by Dr Howard Young. Geraldine Fleming Mary Lou Jensen John Paul Wilkinson Gossman children Darlene Manning join. return Saturday. Ambassador Club meets Sat 8 pm with Prayer Praise Power and Pithy Point. Laymen's League to meet Sept 12 at First Baptist Church. Wade Hyde family arrivals noted.

Wellington Ernest Smith Norma Livermore Sional Women's Club Miss Hill Shuster Jones St Betty Hatfield Eleanor Kolbe Floyd Shepherd Kilwanis Club Luanne Hill Chautauqua N. Y Silent Circle of King’s Daughters Robert Dickason Nese Woneregs Alvin Gariss Howard Hilliker Linda Donna Baptists Camp Patmos Ambassador Club

Plant Operator Asked To Attend Board Meetings

SOUTH AMHERST The Board of Public Affairs met at Town Hall and decided the new water plant operator Earl Jones should attend bi monthly sessions to report on plant operations and chemical purchases. The fire department was authorized to repair hydrants and the clerk was instructed to invite the Fire Chief to discuss these repairs at the next meeting. The board considered selling water by tank and will investigate interest. All three members Calvin Ruth Ben Lupe and Robert Harding attended with clerk Mrs Ervin Wragg.

South Amherst Board of Public Affairs Earl Jones Thhe Calvin Ruth Ben Lupe Robert Harding Ervin, Wragg

Bridegroom forgiven after speeding to wedding

Albany police excused 74 year old Albert Adamoski after he was caught speeding on his wedding day. He explained he had left his wedding ring at home and asked how a fellow could marry without a ring. His bride is also 74.

Albany, N. Y. C Albert Adamoski Adamoski

Wellington Voter Registration Window Set

Arrivals from Grand Rapids visit relatives including Dr and Mrs Walter Hyde and Mrs Arthur Holmes with Pamela of Bay Village. Mr and Mrs George Bishbaugh host guests. Mrs Lucille Walker and Mrs Harriet Lansinger of Berea visit Clifton West. Registration in Wellington runs Sept 18 to Sept 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Herrick Auditorium.

Grand Rapids Mich Walter Hyde Herrick Ave East Arthur Holmes Pamela Bay Village George Bishbaugh Lucille Walker Harriet Lansinger Berea Clifton West Wellington To &P Herrick Auditorium

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