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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1951

Page

9

Parked car struck by another in rainy morning mishap

Bruno York reported his parked car damaged early by an unknown driver. Felipe Torres admitted hitting the car while en route to work as rain reduced visibility. Later, two trees fell on West Bridge Street, bringing down power lines and damaging Volk’s car beneath.

Bruno York West Bridge, Street Ponie Felipe Torres Warren Avenue Torres Inter West Bridge Street Volk

Grafton Two Schools Open Tuesday

Grafton Township schools will start at 9 a m Tuesday September 4 with buses transporting students. Return trips home about 12 noon. First grade pupils must bring birth certificates. Elementary students meet in rooms to greet teachers and adjust to materials. Registration and schedule adjustments occur in the large study hall before class sessions.

Grafton H. B. Gannett Grafton Township Siero Pion Soteit

Death notices blend of local obituaries and funeral details

Death records list Arthur L. Wolf 40 of Elyria died after a head attack at 114 Lincoln Court at 12:30 a.m. Services for Dr C W Recard and other Wellington area deaths follow. The notices include family survivors, addresses, funeral home arrangements, and burial sites.

Arthur L. Wolf Lincoln Court Robert Curtis Roger Anderson No. 1 Mr. Wolf Shiloh Ohio Elyria la Grange Romeo Pump ‘Company Elyria Eagles Lodge Lillian, Wolf Kranyak Donna May Wolf Wellington Pfc William F. Wolf USAF San Antonio Texas William R. Wolf Elmier Lance Ashland Catherine Arnold Beverly Jean Wolf Sudro- Curtis Funeral Home Wallace Akers

Armed Forces News Highlights Sgt Zollar Furlough Update

Sgt Richard A Zollar, on furlough in Elyria, will depart September 10 for the West Coast to report to Camp Stoneman California after time at Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania. Veteran of World War I, Elyria High School graduate 1948, attended Ohio State. He credits Harlie Stevick of the Elyria Y for lodging during furlough and expects to be sent to Far East Command late September.

Richard A. Zollar Elyria West Coast Indiantown Gap Camp Stoneman Pittsburg Calif Zollar Elyria High School Ohio State University Harlie Stevick Elyria Y BMCA The Set Far East Command Service

Zoning Question To Be Voted On In Henrietta Township

Lorain County voters in the unincorporated area of Henrietta Township will decide on a zoning ordinance at the November general election. The township trustees filed the proposed ordinance with a resolution asking that the issue go to voters. This is the first zoning question filed for the November ballot and a majority vote will be required for approval.

ascolGen Henrietta Township Lorain County Board of Elections

Women Study Meat Situation At Cleveland Meeting

Two Lorain County Farm Bureau representatives joined 12 county organizers and 15 Cleveland clubs to discuss meat prices. They toured Swift & Co. packing house and union stock yards in Cleveland before visiting Albert Robert's Medina County cattle farm.

Lorain Cleveland Albert Robert Medina County

Fruehauf Avon Lake Plant Pays Back Wages

Fruehauf Trailer Co announces back pay totaling 210000 distributed today to about 1900 Avon Lake plant employees under a cost of living escalator clause. The pay raises 13 cents per hour, about 3110 per worker, reflecting a seven month contract provision approved by the U.S. Wage Stabilization Board. Roy Fruehauf says 30 percent of plant work is defense related.

Fruehauf Trailer Co Avon Lake U.S. Ware Stabilization Board Fruehauf Jocal Uaw-Afl General Motors Norman Cox Roy, Fruehaus

Avon Lake Happenings and Library Additions

Avon Lake residents share visits with relatives in Waterloo Indiana and Lorain as James Mitchell stays with grandparents Ed and Mrs. Mitchell. New books arrive at Avon Lake Library including several notable titles. a Wiener roast and scavenger hunt wrap up the Avon Lake Bethel event. Community Chest sets a $5,400 goal for the October drive with a $775 surplus and $6,175 needed, chaired by James Dalgleish. Local organizations join in the drive alongside Welfare Agency, Girl and Boy Scouts, Teen-Age club, and Cub Scouts. Mr. and Mrs. Emery Kaswell and family enjoy a week in Virginia at the Motor Lodge Natural Bridge. Mrs. Paul McCampbell and granddaughter Judy Koster visit from Marysville Tennessee, with companions from Cleveland. Tommy Kiser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kiser, recovers from appendectomy at Bay View Hospital Bay Village. Gale Smith and daughter relocate to a newly bought home on Hunter Road with husband.

Avon Lake Jove Ransburg Blaine Ransburg Waterloo Ind James Mitchell Lorain Ed Mitchell Avon Lake Library William Henry Harrison Avon Lake Bethel Job LL. D Walberg Brown James Dalgleish D. Denton R. M. Robinson E. Holligr Curt Spencer Welfare Agency Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Cub Scouts Center For the U.S.O. Lorain Council of Social Agency Mental Hygiene Association Paul McCampbell Judy Koster Marysville Tenn

Utility Workers Ratify Contract in Cambridge Ohio

Members of the Utility Workers Union ratified a new contract with Ohio Power Co. covering plants in Philo Windsor Tidd and central divisions. President William Comer said employees under injunctions will not report until those injunctions are lifted.

Cambridge Utility Workers Union C10 Ohio Power Co Pittsburgh Ohio Power Philo Windsor Tidd Centrlral William Comer Ohio Power Council

Avon Birth Announced by Mr and Mrs Adams

Mr and Mrs William Adams announce the birth of a son at Elyria Memorial Hospital last Monday. Other notes mention Joxelyn Winters at Chippewa Lake and Edith Chester visiting her daughter and family. Local families hosted guests from Lakewood Fostoria Lorain Erhart and Camp Cook Cal during the week. Avon Parent Teachers Executive committee to meet Tuesday at 7 15 p m at the high school auditorium. Turtle racing in Katherine near Darwin Australia draws long onlookers.

Avon William Adams Elyria Memorial Hospital Joxelyn Winters Chippewa Lake Edith Chester Milton ‘Taft Lakewood Dallas Smith Fostoria R. A. Middlestead Joseph Laney Mrs Dick Plassy

Hi Hat Club Thrills Elyria Youth Center Teens

Over 150 teenagers packed the W C A barn for the Hi Hat Club season finale at Elyria Youth Center. The night featured a floor show with songs, dances, skits and piano solos, MC’d by Phylis Tomasheski and Jim Kimball, followed by a Jay Ross orchestra dance. Committees, chaperones, and co chairmen were listed.

W.C.A Elyria Youth Center Elyria High Hi Hat Club Phylis Tomasheski Paul Carrillo Jim Kimball Jerry Stephens Marvin Bruce Dave Stokley Dick Thompson Jerry Navotney Art Gulia Lois Jordan Marcia Guth Bob Miller Baby Barbara Adams Bill Wooden Hine Stones Dance Studio Hazel Lees Carolyn Hahn Earlen Mraz Patty McGill Barbara Trott Dick Larkin Kay Walker Dianne Abbe Earlene Mraz Joan Grandstaff Saundra Howard Cecilia Sweet Sue Rev. Hargate Kay Stone Jay Ross Katie Drake Betty Baum Gardiner H. Whitehead Youth Center C. L Grandstaff

Wakeman Residents Share Visits And Moves

Wakeman residents connect with relatives and friends during time off. Sgt. Ted Yun of Buzzars Bay Mass spent a week with his parents before reporting to Chanute Field near Chicago for four months of schooling. The Yuns plan a October reunion with Mary Christine joining in Texas for further schooling. LeRoy Stentz spent leave with his parents in Wakeman. Mr. and Mrs. John Sheffler recent visitors from Daytona Beach Fla. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hurst vacationed with Rollie Barnes in Colorado. Walter Sengstock Hornell and William Sengstock New London dined with Harry Sengstock in Wakeman. Jack Decker, former Wakeman teacher, will teach science and assist in athletics at Fremont Ross High School. Ray Smith and family plan to move to Newark for construction work. Alberta remains in Norwalk with Wilbert. Sunday church visits included Blaine Hurst and the Rev Howard Houladworth touring Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Cleveland, Jewish Temple, and Russian Orthodox Church. The Ross Reunion.

Wakeman Ted Yun Buzzars Bay Mass Ed Yun Chanute Field Chicago Yun Mary Christine Texas LeRoy Stentz John Sheffler Nellie Didelius Daytona Beach Fia Republic Ray Smith Famiy Newark Ray Alberta Norwalk Wilbert Blaine Hurst Howard Houladworth Cleveland Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Ross

Appraisal of Heidrich Estate at Court House

At the Court House an appraisal of the estate of the late Louis A Heidrich Elyria builder who died suddenly June 18 was reported as 25270.28 in a probate inventory. The estate left to widow Berebe A Heidrich 153 Columbia avenue includes 22178.84 in personal goods and 5341.44 in money.

Louis A. Heidrich Elyria Berebe A. Heidrich Columbia Avenue

Elyria Police News Highlights Local Incidents

Police report multiple incidents including Edward Glowaski arrested for driving with a noisy muffler and ordered to appear in Mayor Ault's court, Betty Olmstead bitten by a dog and treated at Elyria Memorial hospital, and a fender damaged when a truck struck a car on Sixth and Middle avenues. Several arrests for intoxication and reckless driving, a baring of disorderly conduct fines, a cognovit judgment against Household Finance, and various divorce actions and reunions are noted.

Edward Glowaski Fullerton 1 Road East Avenue Broad Street Ault Betty Lou Olmstead Second Street Eighth Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Bruce Becker Ted Zack Sixth and Middle Avenue Thomas Gary Griswold Road Gary Lake Avenue Charles Christley Detroit Elyria New York Central Mayor's Court James Adkins Lorain Sadie Ritter Walt Ritter Mrs. Ritter

45 Arrested In Gambling Raids

In northern Kentucky two gambling dens, the Latin Quarter and the Club Manana, were raided by 51 state policemen just before 2 am. At least 45 people were arrested, including several women charged with prostitution at the Club Manana, and over 30 at the Latin Quarter. Police seized three large trucks of slot machines dice tables roulette wheels and card tables. Commissioner Guthrie Crowe led the raids following a prolonged investigation.

Frankfory Kentucky Latin Quarter Club Manana Latjin Guthrie Crowe

Gen Kenny Retires After 34 Years In Service

General George C. Kenney, commander of Far East air forces in World War II, retires after more than 34 years. At Bolling Field ceremony, Gen Hoyt S. Vandenberg presents a second leaf cluster for his Distinguished Service Medal and the Legion of Merit. Air Force Secretary Thomas K. Finletter and dignitaries attend.

Kenny Washington George C. Kenney Hoyt S. Vandenberg Air Force Thomas K. Finletter Bolling Field

Wild West Week Hits Lowell Grammar School

In Watertown Massachusetts 630 James Russell Lowell School pupils enjoyed a two day wild west week. Students dressed as cowboys and cowgirls while teachers wore jeans and ten gallon hats. Corrals formed classrooms as pony rides story hours and toy six shooters entertained the children.

Mary Corcoran Hopalong

Rose Thorswick Sues to Determine Heirs in Property Case

Rose Thorswick of Sheffield Lake filed a civil action against Virginia Nash and others to determine heirs of a deceased property owner. The petition seeks court action to clarify rightful heirs and property interests.

Rose Thorswick Sheffield Lake Virginia Nash

Prices At Noon Furnished By United Press

Prices at noon for American Radiator, American Typewriter, Anaconda Copper, Avco Mortgage, Chrysler, Cities Service, Columbia Gas, General Motors, Glidden, Industrial Rayon, Kennecott Copper, Montgomery Ward, New York Central, Ohio Edison, Penna Railroad, Republic Steel, Richman Brothers, Sears Roebuck, Socony Vacuum, Standard Oil of Indiana, Standard Oil of Ohio, Texas Company, U S Steel, Warner Brothers, Woolworth Co. Summary notes a broad list of stock prices from United Press data.

American Radiator American T. & T Anaconda Copper Avco Chrysler Cities Columbia Gas General Motors Glidden Rm Industrial Rayon Kennecott Copper Montgomery Ward N.Y. Central Ohio Edison Ohio of Penna. R. R Republic Steel Richman Bros Sears Roebuck Socony Vacuum Standard of Ind Standard of Nut Standard of Ohio Texas Company U. S. Steel Warner Brothers Woolworth Co

Clothing theft reported from washline in Loretta Nowinski case

Loretta Nowinski reports theft of clothing from a washline behind her home on East Avenue. The items, valued at 15 dollars, were taken sometime Wednesday night or Thursday according to police.

Loretta Nowinski East Avenue

Camden Teachers To Meet Monday

Camden High opens the 1951-52 school year on Tuesday September 4 with a half day and buses on last year’s schedule. Teachers meet Monday at 4 pm for final instructions. staff largely unchanged with several new grade assignments and a remodeled building awaiting completion.

Kipton Camden High School Sup. W. H Jones T. W. Rebentisch Ruth Christman Kent State University Ed Lauener Norma Pycraft Myrtle Livermore Myrtle Dickenson Miles Reiley Fred Matheny Velma Campbell Reiley Miss Campbell John Bacon Gerald Frank Rebentisch John May Ken Ineth Ives Wilbur Perkins Gaylord Bud) Bickel

Three Die and 34 Hurt In Bus Truck Crash

A Greyhound bus collided with a jailer truck on U.S. Highway 41 in Kenosha Wisconsin killing three people and injuring 34. The front of the bus broke away. two women died instantly and a third person died at Kenosha Hospital. Several of the injured were hospitalized in critical or serious condition. eight were released after treatment. The bus was en route from Chicago to Milwaukee. The article also includes a long supermarket ad list of produce and prices.

Kenosha Wis Greyhound Kenosha Hospital U.S Linus

Sad Mistake at Sioux City Cemetery Causes Reversal

The widow of Sgt. John Rice a Winnebago Indian refused to bury him in Memorial Park Cemetery after it barred him for being Indian. Officials apologized calling it a sad mistake and invited burial at Arlington National Cemetery per President Truman.

Sioux City Evelyn Rice Truman Sgt John Rice Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Park Cemetery Association Clem A. Evans Evans

Markets Cleveland Livestock Cattle and Market Prices

Cleveland livestock market reports show cattle prices with steers and heifers steady and various classes quoted. Bulls calves sheep and lambs all feature mixed to steady values, with grain and produce markets listing wheat soybeans apples and assorted produce prices across Toledo and nearby regions.

Cleveland Sloan Toledo Caah

Liquor Board Drops Charges Against Curran

The State Liquor Department dismissed charges against James P Curran of North Ridgeville. He had faced accusations of insanitary conditions at his establishment.

Liquor Board State Liquor Department James P. Curran North Ridgeville United Press Columbus

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