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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1959

Page

7

4 H Team Tops In State In Vegetable Judging

Lorain County 4 H vegetable judging team won both team and individual honors at the Ohio State Fair. John Keller and Diane Cook finished first and second in individuals while Elizabeth Godnour placed seventh. The dairy judging team did not place. Crawford County won. The winning team received 200 for expenses at the National Junior Vegetable Growers Association meeting in Washington DC, Dec 6-11. Keller and Diane Cook are listed with their family affiliations and clubs.

Lorain County John Keller Diane Cook Elizabeth Godnour Crawford County National Harvey Goudhnour Middle Ridge Rd Amherst

Single Car Collisions Injured In Lorain County

Two drivers were injured in single car accidents reported by sheriff's deputies early today. Leon Manager, 62, of Amherst suffered severe head cuts when his car left West Ridge Road and hit a utility pole, now listed in fair condition at St Joseph Hospital. Meredith R. Ellis, 27, of Spencer, sustained a bloody nose after nodding off and driving into a guardrail on West River Road. An earlier crash on Route 10 east of Route 301 involved Wilfred Krebs, 42, of Middle Avenue, whose 1956 car was struck by a truck driven by William Lee Rose, 37, of Rutledge, Tennessee, during a driveway turn.

Sheriff's Deputies Leon Manager Taylor St Amherst West Ridge Rd Broadway St. Joseph Hospital Lorain Meredith R. Ellis Spencer West River Rd Rt. 82 Rt. 10 Rt. 301 Wilfred N. Krebs Middle Ave William Lee Rose Rutledge, Tenn Krebs Sheriff's Department

Picnic Set For Alumni Of EDCHS

The Ely Catholic High School Alumni Association plans its first reunion picnic at Lorain's Lincoln Park tomorrow from noon to p.m. to mark the 10th anniversary. All graduates invited with families. Hi-Lites will play, games and pony rides featured. Officers are Jay Bossett president and Margaret Wirscham secretary treasurer.

Alumni Association of Elyxia Instrict Catholic High School Lorain Lincoln Park EDCHS Jay Bossett Margaret Wirscham Jmenic Robert White John Diednick Jim Worscham Pat Koons Pati Rufo Kay Mahar Peg Glover Barbara Stanko

Relief Possible From Weather By Tomorrow

The Weather Bureau at Cleveland Hopkins Airport reports a trend toward cooler weather by tomorrow as a cold air mass from the north moves in. By Monday the cool spell could last several days, with cloud cover keeping temperatures in the upper 0s and a forecast of lower humidity aiding the shift.

U. S. Weather Bureau Ceveland Hopkins Weather Bureau

Fair Thrills Draw 100000 Audience At County Event

The Tournament of Thrills drew crowds past 100000 at the county fair with two nightly shows. Daredevil drivers smashed six donated clunkers and flipped cars while new Fords battled on the track. No major injuries reported as audience safety urged during the stunts.

J. R. Dall, Co Elyria and Pickering Grafton

Students Set For New Term in Diverse Ohio Districts

Lorain County students prepare for the new school year as districts announce opening dates from Sept. 8 to Sept. 10. Elyria and Elyria Township schedule schooling for Sept. 8 with staggered freshman orientations, while Wellington and several nearby districts set varied start times and full-day sessions.

Lorain County Elyria Elyria Township Elyria Catholic Elyria District ST. John Lutheran School Amherst Oberlin City Ridgeville Firelands Columbia Keystone Midview Sheffield Lake Avon Clearview South Amherst Avon Lake Wellington

Mediator Calls For Negotiations Between IAM Local 1980 and Bob Beck Chevrolet

Federal mediator Walter Wagner calls eighth negotiation meeting for September 8 between Local 1980 IAM and Bob Beck Chevrolet, representing about 15 mechanics. Contract expired April 1 1958 and talks resumed in January after a National Labor Relations Board election, per Al Mertz.

Walter Wagner International Association of Machinists Bob Beck Chevrolet Lorain Auto Agency SAM National Labor Relations Board al Mertz Sam Busi

Elyria PTA Clinic to Host District Program September 16

The Elyria Unit will host a district PTA program on September 16 at Holly Hall, Elyria YWCA. The all day council clinic begins at 10 a.m. with registration, talks by Rev Bela P Bacso and Dr F J Gottlied, a luncheon, and closing discussion. Reservations for the luncheon are due by September 9.

Florence Mc Curlough Northcentral PTA Ashland Crawford Erie Huron Lorain Ottawa Richland Sandusky Wyandot Ely- Tia Wilton Moetile Elyria Council John Seele Bucyrus Council James Meredith Paul Blasberg Galion Council Aithur Amstutz Lorain County Ness George Burns Ashland Council Mom- Wagner Beck Mertz Sand Charles Campbell Bucyrus Coun Holly Hall Elyria Ywca Bela P. Bacso Magyar United Church of Christ Russell van Oster Bref F. J. Gottiied Elyria McCullough Donald Crockett Cleveland Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc Councils Myron Peters Courtland St Elyna

49 Steers Sold At Lorain County Fair Auction

The junior Angus steer sale at Lorain County Fair drew 49 steers totaling 44,890 pounds and raising 14,706.30 dollars. Grand champion was Jim Grove’s 1,020-pound Angus sold for 60 cents per pound to Milad Chevrolet Dilds mobile line, with Diane Durkee’s reserve Angus at 44 cents per pound. Joey Zalka of LaGrange earned best rate of gain honors with a 2.26 lb daily gain, while Durkee and Grobe led in individual class wins.

Angus Jum Grobe Elyria Lorain Coun Ridge-Line Aggiesty Fair Milad Chevrolet Grobe Ig.oile Inc Amherst Diane Durkee Eaton Aggies Miss Durkee Miss. Durkee Angus Joey Zalka LaGrange Inder Fisher Bros Jim Grove Schild's Thoms Wilbrim Jones Market Basket Allen Gillette Earl Gibbs Fisher Foods Lorain Clyde Archer Reighiey Ser Janbs Lynn Archer Gibb John Aguilla Keith Davidson Reighley Clair Hill Andrew Korea Reighter Richard Assenphing Tae Maehai Tak Mee Garvey Gare Krause Jim Wagner Jeanne Whttorr JIS Empire Susan Gow Relehier Holiday Tan Rosemary Zalka Reighles Jim Sehiering Giobes Elxyria Kenny Mecurek Roger Mohrman Globe Fishere Wayne Burrer Joe Zalka Kelp Smith Market Ruawel Grits Gibbs Madda-Rint Ponés Dick Remshek Barbara Wagemon Baervars Echiering Reizhiey John Emerich Carl Memrek Cavahorn Memix Weyne Fisher Retehley Spencer Electric Clyde Arner Fishers Elyria Russell Gril Oberlin Rick Ivancle Jeromesville Roger Mehrmen Parkway Joanne Whitory Bod Northeim Milad Oldemobile Dare Love Baker Gary Kravac Kelbe Falr Torain Jim Grohe Ginte Grraid Rutter Jeromeavilie Wayne Burrer Keighley Spencer Mieciic Carl Mesurek Gobha Bait Rune Jim Elyria High School

Sales Tax Take Dips In County

The Lorain County sales tax receipts show a dip for the week ended Aug 15 with total collections at 40,326.60 compared to 47,658.35 last year. Fiscal year totals also lag, though statewide sales tax receipts in many areas show growth over last year.

Lorain County

Six Year Grobe Dream Grand Champion Steer

Jim Grobe of Ridge-Line Aggies 4-H Club fulfilled a six year dream by grooming a top black Angus steer that won junior fair steer judging. The 1,020 pound animal earned breed champion and third in showmanship with Jim, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Grobe, earning the lead bid per pound at sale.

Jim Dim Robert Grobe Telegraph Rd Eyrin

Emergency Bond Approval Clears Poplar St Paving Hurdles

City council approved 10 year serial bonds totaling 41600 to retire a construction note for Poplar Street paving. Bids set for Sept 21 with an estimated 4 percent interest. Mayor Stewart requested Sept 2 session to act on Gulf Road widening with state highway officials at a 300000 cost share.

Council Poplar St Shaffer, Parrett and Associates Stewart Sycamore Wesleyar Bon Air Eugene Smyth Horm Menrino 2 Chanen Joseph Cingliano Harry Claycomb Eorner Council Finance Committee Dale Kellogg Henry Watt Ely Iria Township Pasadena Ave Kellogg Gaswold Charles

And Where Were The Cops And Where Were The Cops

Police headquarters at the Eo rain County Fair was the scene of a omifarino offense undeviav sv.

Eorain County Fair Undeviav Sv

Cleveland Girl Injured In Cascade Park Fall

Six year old Susan Greenhalgh daughter of Cleveland Housing Commissioner Robert C. Greenhalgh slipped on steps at Cascade Park and fell three feet into water. An ambulance took her to Elyria Memorial Hospital in poor condition with a cerebral concussion and facial and chest abrasions while her sister Mary Kay and two Colby children were present.

Cascade Park Cleveland Susan Greenhalgh Robert C. Greenhalgh Leycille Ave Susan Mary Kay William D. Colby Leigh Ellen Ave Colby Loch St.ford Elyria Memorial Hospital

New Phone Equipment Passes Test in Elyria

Elyria Telephone Co officials announced a smooth start for the new direct distance dialing system with minimal customer confusion and no mechanical issues on the first day. Operators confirmed calls could be dialed directly at noon and more customers were expected to try the system the next day.

Elyria Telephone Co

Three injured in Lorain County crash and fatality reported

Mrs Mane Tesmer 55 of Avon and Glenn Smith 45 of Elyria were seriously injured when two cars collided at Abbe Road and Route 254 near Lorain. Nellie Payha 7 of Lorain died. Deborah Yesmer 7. Connie Yesmer 11 were treated and discharged. Robert A. Poni 25 of Lorain operated the second car. Funeral services for Mrs Payha are set for Monday at 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. at St Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church Lorain. Burial follows at Calvary Cemetery. Investigating Sheffield police continue details.

Mane Tesmer Jaycox Rd Avon Glenn ‘Smith Ely‘m4 Nellie Payha West 29Th St jLorain Elyma Memorial Hospital Tesmer Abbe Rd Rt. 254 Smith Robert A.poni Broadway Lo“Tiun Sted Deborah Yesmer Dover Connie Abbe Rod Rt Sheffield Pagha Joseph J. Gluvna Lorain St Nicholas Loran Andrew Pataki Calvary Cemetery

Pollen Count Falls Again Amid Chemist’s Vacation

The pollen count drops to 28 today from 281 yesterday, with city official Ermmest Bartha reporting daily readings. He will vacation in Pennsylvania next week, delaying reports until September 8.

Ermmest Bartha Chronicle-Telegram Pennsylvania

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