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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1954

Page

12

Fruehaut Union Men Call Special Meeting

UAW Local 925 officials at Fruehaut Trailer Co Avon Lake report members petitioned for a special meeting. No new firings were announced following the move. The action reflects ongoing labor relations and union activity at the Avon Lake plant.

Fruehaut Union UAW American Federation of Labor Fruehaut Trailer Co Avon Lake Sagt Ntoeluw East 31St Globe Sts Loran Fruehaus Trailer Co Wildcat Willard Moore Local 925 Isom Elrod Moore Elrod Donald ‘Harker Joseph Weber Company Athe Detroit

Two Collisions Reported With Minor Injuries In Lorain Area

A morning crash on Routes 2 and 10 left three people with minor injuries. Rosemary Hebebrand, Shirley Ann Taylor and Herbert Ruff suffered bruises and a chin cut in separate impacts.

Lloyd Seckt Rosemary Hebebrand Randall Rd Elyria Strick Shirley Ann Taylor Middle Ave al‘Hegel

County Engineer Department Announces Salary Increases

Payroll records show 12 employees of County Engineer Don ald E. Patterson receive monthly bumps from August 16. Hol comb and Osborne rise $15 to $500, while ten others gain $10 each bringing figures to Getz 485 Banister 460 Hall 400 Koepp 370 Jean cola 350 Cole 390 Kohl 435 Penfound 445 Terrell 360 Dunham 390.

Donald E. Patterson J. H. Getz L. W. Banister Lewis Hall Arnold Koepp A. D. Jean‘cola Margaret Cole Paul Kohl C. E. Penfound Lee Terrell H. D. Dunham

C T Workers Annual Outing Scheduled for Tomorrow

The Chronicle Telegram departments including mechanical nova advertising circulation and business office plan an all staff outing tomorrow at Lorain County Free Grotto Park off Route 53 south of Route 13. After a sports program, employees and their families will join a picnic dinner hosted by management.

Chronicle-Telegram Nova Lorain County Fl Rey Grotto Park Rt. 53 Rt. 13 Wigepaper

Wellington man fined in drunken driving case and welfare post filled

County officials report a Wellington man fined for drunk driving after a Thursday arrest at Elyria Avenue and Dutton Road. In Lorain Mayor Ralph Gray's court six men were fined for reckless operation, while Beatrice L Hale was appointed welfare department clerk at $184 monthly to replace a resigning staffer. Other fines included speeding 20, illegal passing 10, and a six month license suspension in a separate case.

Wellington Tom Wise East 28Th St Ralph Gray Lorain Hager Fannin C. C. Lord Rosa Zarmund Elyria Ave Dutton Rd Ranatian Beatrice L. Hale Shirley Howard Cated Edward Wilson Carl Denker, Jr Akron Williams Roth Baltimore Robert Schymanski Anchorville Mich Joseph Zuk

Parking Trial Shifts West Ave Traffic In Lorain

The West Ave parking lot experiment drew broad support for eliminating Broad Street parking and moving two way traffic to ease access. Citizens praised shorter trips to the West Ave lot, while an operator used the city lot during free parking. Chronicle Telegram president Otto B. Schoepile called for analysis and citizen input to guide future traffic decisions.

Washington Ave Sheriff's Department Sylvester Wilson Marc Ward West Ave Vine St Oberlin Alfy O'Donnell Otto B. Schoepile Lorain County Printing and Publishing Co Chronicle Telegram

Three Bellevue Men Drown After Boat Capsizes in Portage River

Three Bellevue men perished when their outboard motorboat overturned five miles west of town on the Portage River. Draggers recovered Edwin Wagner 42, Woodrow Wagner 38, and Robert Adams 43. Woodrow’s son Clem 14 survived, rescued in a life preserver. Local authorities investigated the accident and filed no further charges.

D. A. Cook Bellevue Portage River Here Edwin Wagner Woodrow Wagner Broothers Robert Adams Clem

Three Elyria Girls Stage Benefit for Injured Cleveland Boy

Three Elyria girls with total ages 26 organized a neighborhood variety show on the Curcillo lawn to raise funds for David Downton, a 14-year-old Cleveland boy recovering from a vertebrae operation after a swimming accident in Lorain Aug. 18. The performers included Karen 9, Elaine 12, Patti 5, Cecily Weibling, and Kathy Downton, with proceeds from the show paid toward David's medical needs as he remains in hospital for several months.

Cleveland Lorain Ernest Curclile Princeton Ave Cecily Weibling Counse David Downton Kathy Downton Patti Curecillo Elaine Karen Robinson Patti Cleveland Hospital Elyria Karen Duane Robinson Ernest Curcillo Curcillo Lawn Harry Downton Fen David Downton Curcillo

Suit to partition Lorain property led by Cleveland woman

Bertha Fil lezer of Cleveland leads a suit to partition Lorain property naming Frank Filezer Avon Pauline Hein Elytia as defendants. Separate suits include Jack R. Tarry suing Olympic Recreation for 82 dollars tied to a tax lien and purchase terms dated July 3 1952, with descendant Joseph Ujhelyi named to halt funds until settled. Robert Krueger of North Olmsted seeks divorce from Bet ity of Amherst for neglect amid other local notices. A welder and father of 12 William Keith 60 was killed when struck by a vehicle at Gem Coal Co mine in Athens County. Henry Blade 70 wins Minnesota Fair whittling title. Auburn N Y Edward Munday sued for divorce amid alleged neglect after a 10 day jail sentence.

Clara Zortz Roosevelt Ave John On Michael Haller R.D. Wellington C. Lord Haller Sheriff’s Bessie Hinkel Avon Last Lake DeWitt Motor Co Akron Bill V. Reed Inc Cuyahoga Falls Orlin Goudy Cleveland Wellington Fair Lorain Bertha Fillezer Frank Filezer Pauline Hein Elytia Jack R. Tarry Gulf Rd Olympic Recreation, Inc Ohio Olympic Recreation Lodi St Tarry Joseph Ujhelyi Ujhelyi Paras Athens, O INS William Keith Gem Coal Co Athens County

Rocket Powered Plane Sets Record

Washington reports the Air Force confirms a Bell aircraft set an altitude record during test flights at Edwards Air Force Base. Major Arthur Murray Harrisburg, Pa. was cited for failing to stop at a sign. Several drivers in LaGrange and Lorain were fined for traffic violations including reckless driving improper left turn and speeding.

Washington Air Force Bell Chester A. Arthur Chestnut St West Ave George E. Johnson Parma Maj Arthur Murray Harrisburg Johnson State Highway Patrol Thurs- Force Edwards Day Air Force Base Calif

Rotation Of Troops By Divisions Planned

Washington dispatch reports the Army plans to rotate troops overseas by divisions rather than as individual replacements to boost combat strength and GI morale. The division rotation plan is still tentative, with a final decision expected in two to three weeks.

Washington

Community Chest Moves Office for Two Months

The Elyria Community Chest will relocate its office to the second floor of the American Legion Hall for September and October. The permanent office at the Elyria Savings and Trust Building will close during this period to provide a central, spacious location for campaign supplies and activities. Telephones 2416 and 3417 will serve campaign use during the move.

Elyria Community Chest Wall American Legion Hall Ernest R. Seabold Community Chest Chest Elyria Savings and Trust Seabold Chest Office American Legion

Obituary items from multiple Akron area death notices

Maude Allyn Waterman Oberlin 80 died at Haulk Rest Home after three months illness born Agron March 19 1874 lived 20 years in area member of First Methodist Church survived by three sons four sisters and six grandchildren husband Charles H. died 1940 funeral services Monday 1 30 p m at Cowling-Sedgeman Burial Westwood Cemetery. Dorothy Volk 16 months daughter of Mr and Mrs William Volk funeral Monday 2 30 p m Bittner Funeral Home officiated by Captain Hansen Salvation Army burial Brookdale Cemetery. LORAIN baby girl Deering day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Deering died in St Joseph Hospital last night Schwartz Home for Funerals in charge. Anton G Horvath Lorain former city resident died night funeral Monday 2 30 p m Emil Dovala Funeral Home running list includes his work at National Tube Company and memberships with Croatian Fraternal Union Eagles St Joseph Society. Survivors wife Elizabeth three sons Michael Louis Frank and a daughter Mrs Margaret Hanick and a sister. Clara Haumesser Grafton 83 died 9 p m last night at daughter’s home in LaGrange after seven years care survived by daughter two sons Amil La Grange R D and Charles Medina 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren funeral Monday 9 30 a m Immaculate Conception Church burial St Martins Cemetery Valley City.

Maude Allyn Waterman Oberlin Haulk Aas Agron First Methodist Church Allyn J. Waterman Williamstown Mass Charles B Clevelande Richard C Michigan L. B. Farris Barberton Charles H Cowling-Sedgeman R. L. Krepps Westwood Cemetery Deering ' Lorain Claude Deering E. 29Th St St. Joseph Hospital Schwartz Home For Funeralsis Anton G. Horvath Lorain Emil Dovala The Fraternal Order of Eagles and St. Joseph Society Elizabeth Michael Louis Frank Margaret Hanick Clara Haumesser Grafton Clara Haumesser Helen Rahrig LaGrange Ltd Amil la Grange R Charles Medina

Lorain Board Cuts Powers Of School Head

The Lorain Board of Education relieved Supt. John W. Evans of appointive powers, limiting his authority to the education field and teacher appointments. The action, taken at a board meeting, reduces the superintendent’s role in general appointments.

Lorain Board Lorain

Damage suit filed against Lake Terminal

A suit seeking 55000 was filed against Lake Terminal for injuries from two accidents in two years. Names mentioned include Vincent Glorioso Lon B Mejia and Walter Glick. An injury claim of 15000 cites Aug 31 1951 with a heavy tie dropping on a hand during loading operations at the railroad yard.

Faliyad Ty Petes Mejia Vincent Glorioso Lon B. Mejia Adams George Parks Walter Glick Arand

Lorain Board Takes Six Month Option on Property

Lorain Board of Education has taken a six month option on 10.2 acres of land near Meister Road in Black River Township for a possible new school site. The land cost is listed at about $8,500. The option coincides with the Veterans Housing project area as the district considers Oberlin Avenue south of the city limits for the site.

Lorain Lorain Board of Education wang = neen Meister Rd Helcity Black River Township Black River ‘Township Veterans Housing Project Walter A. Pillansi Bheing Oberlin Ave

J A Hewitt To Lead Cerebral Palsy Center Drive Here

James A Hewitt named chairman of a county wide fundraising campaign to establish a cerebral palsy treatment center in Elyria starting September 7 with a $10000 goal. The CP Society will use a room at VFW Hall for the center and seeks ongoing financing from other sources. No charge for treatment will be made.

James A. Hewitt Jack Knight Elyria Cerebral Palsy Society Hewitt Crippled Children’s Elyria Memorial Hospital Cerebral Palsy Society Ohio Society For Crippled Children Elyria CP Society VFW East Bridge St Knight

Laurence Fast Receives Degree at Bowling Green University

Laurence Fast, Avon Lake High School graduate and son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Chapman, earned a BA at Bowling Green University. Present at the Friday ceremony were his parents, grandfather Thomas Berschig, and grandmother Mrs. Charles Weedman, plus his fiance Barbara Aepple. He plans to join the US Air Force in October.

Avon Lake Laurence Fast Raymond Chapman Bowling Green University Thomas Berschig Charles Weedman Wellington Barbara Aepple Youngstown Laurence

Local motorists plead guilty and face court dates

Leon Byrd of Amherst admitted muffler violation and paid fines of 2 dollars plus costs with 15 dollars suspended after being picked up at Broad and Lodi streets. He also charged with reckless driving at 15th Street and West Avenue yesterday. Clement Monske of West Avenue 1702 is to appear in court Friday. Walter Maxwell of Chestnut Street 37 is to appear September 4 on a driving without a license charge after yesterday's arrest at Lodi and Chestnut Streets.

Raymond Emery Parma C. C. Lord Leon Byrd Hazel St. Amherst Broad and Lodi’Sts 15Th St West Ave Clement F. Monske West Ave Walter Maxwell Chesnuut St Lodi Chestnut Sts

Girl Rescued After Duck Chase At Wellington Reservoir

Linda Merrick a three year old girl was rescued from two and a half feet of water near the Wellington reservoir spillway when a duck swam away with her doll. Kenneth Farnsworth a water works worker plunged in to save her after spotting her floating curly blonde hair.

Wellington Herore Linda Merrick Bolland Merrick Kenneth Farnsworth Water Works Hue Linda Linda Farnsworth

Encampment Holds Regular Meeting and Reports

The Northwest Encampment met in regular session last night at the L OQ C F Temple. Chief Patriarch Walter Sandrock led the meeting with assisted by acting senior warden K Telzerow and junior warden Fred Ache. Next encampment meeting slated for September 10. Machock to attend National Shade Tree Convention in Atlantic City for five days.

Northwest L OQ. C. F. Temple Walter Sandrock K. Telzerow Fred Ache Machock John Machock Atlantic City New Jersey

Local Stocks Report With Multiple Regional Listings

A stock listing snapshot shows prices and percentages for Elstia Sav Trust Elsria Telephone Eirst Sav Loan General Industries Harshaw Chem Industry Br Hoist Lorain Co Sav Tr Lorain Tel Pid Lorain Tel Com Northern Sav Loan Oho Match Perry Plaudier SHE Sav Dep Bank Tr Standard Screw Troxel Miz Western Reserve Inc Western Reserve Pidt Bond Adwar Bles Ohio Turnpike W Rev Deb across varied regional financials and industrials with prices ranging near 0 to 512 and percent values noted beside several names.

Elstia Sav. & Trust Elsria Telephone Elsvia Telephone Eirst Sav. & Loan General Industries Harshaw Chem Com Indus, Br. Hoist Lorain Co. Sav

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