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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1966
Page
9
A UPI report notes Ohio farm real estate increased 2 percent from November 1965 to last March and 7 percent from March 1965 to last March. The average farmland value is about TM per acre, with total Ohio farm real estate estimated at 3.4 billion dollars. Extension economist Margaret F. McDonald cites rising demand for farm products and rural land use as drivers.
Lorain County Fair editors praise 22 directors for a smooth event led by Elyria figures Theodore Camp Jack Ternes and Atlee Terry. Camp veteran and pony superintendent. Terry headed auto logistics. Betts and Pitts honored for long service. Ross oversaw fair police. numerous others staffed buildings grounds poultry and displays.
In Erie Pennsylvania a three year old boy, Todd Stephenson, died when his neck became caught between a car window and the frame of a stationary station wagon. Coroner Merle Wood said the child, with his head inside the car, turned the key that causes the window to rise and became entangled, leaving him suspended in the back of the vehicle.
Dr. John B. Mitchell reports that 481 townships in 38 counties have rural zoning by year end. Voters in several areas will decide proposals this fall. Rural zoning aims at efficient land use, increased property values, and public health, with only rural residents voting on resolutions.
NEW LONDON The Future Homemakers of America chapter received a Grade A for the Press Arama demonstration at the Ohio State Fair on Thursday. Demonstrating pressing techniques were Bonnie Biddinger, Joan Cooke, and Linda Morrow with Debbie Phillips as commentator. Advisor Mrs. Ruth McLaughlin accompanied the group to Columbus.
Ohio State University safety leader warns carbon dioxide and nitrogen dioxide can accumulate in silos. Gases form from bacterial action on forage crops, may persist over two weeks, and can cause suffocation or lung damage. Follow safety steps: keep doors near silage level, ventilate, avoid entering if gas present, test with a lantern, and keep animals away.
UPI reports a test of a eight cylinder sedan with automatic transmission showing fuel economy of 40.9 mpg at 8 mph 20.7 mpg at 35 mph and 13.4 mpg at 80 mph. The notice notes this as a vacation reminder.
The Highway Department will open bids in October on two north-central Ohio projects. On October 4, a 6.5 mile widening of Ohio 47 in Shelby County near Hardin with two bridge replacements is estimated at $1,038,000. On October 18, bids will be sought for placing traffic signs along 28 miles of Ohio 2 in Ottawa and Erie counties.
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