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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1954
Page
10
The sporting goods department led by Norm Stack stocks a vast Christmas selection for hunters anglers golfers and archers. Featured items include tackle boxes reels warmer hand warmers Therma Cluthing gear insulated boots and custom name inscribed golf balls. Archery gear and wide sport equipment lines are highlighted for gift buyers.
Pan American World Airways through agents provides free Santa Claus stationery and an envelope to parents. The letter is signed by Santa and mailed from Fairbanks Alaska with an Alaska postmark. Local Travelmart agency at 372 Broad Street outlines the Santa stationery set and deadline is December 12.
Army surplus equipment offered by W W Clifton includes low mileage Dodge power wagons and six wheel drive trucks suitable for rough terrain. Vehicles were described as powerful, with high highway speeds and winch-ready transmissions. Demonstrations available by contacting Clifton at 707 W Griswold Rd.
Ohio State University’s Bureau of Business Research reports October sales 9 percent below 1953 levels, but ten month trade remains 3 percent under last year. Retail volume rose 6 percent from September, with heating and plumbing equipment and men’s furnishings showing gains. Steel production advances hint at a strong year with auto makers placing orders. shoe orders suggest high steel output through early 1955. Lear Inc wins McDonnell Aircraft contract for a new altitude system for the F3H Demon. Lorain Re-light Co moves its business address to 606 Lodi St Elyria under Joseph Puma. focuses on fluorescent lighting and tube reconditioning to extend life.
State Treasurer Roger W. Tracy reported May ending sales tax receipts rose 5.39 percent from 1932 for the same period, totaling 3.47 million dollars. Year to date collections stand at 7.308 million, with gains in four major classifications offset by declines in automotive, chain stores, and food sectors.
At the Manufacturers and Fabricators dinner in Elyria Country Club two employees, Jack Fisher and Walter Finter, were celebrated for 15 years of service. John Marshall received a 1-year service pin. President T. F. Schilling and VP John J. Wehrhoff spoke on production and prospects as union committee members attended with spouses.
South Amherst band director Thomas Cunningham reported at a Band Mothers meeting held at Mrs. Wilford Seal’s Kenwood Street home on activities and needs of his Broun unit.
Ryan Appliance at 402 East Ave expands with a hardware department offering toys, power tools, hand tools and tree lighting. The store stocks RCA, Dumort, Phileco and Zenith TV sets, tape recorders from $5, washers dryers refrigerators and ranges, with a complete service department.
In Los Angeles on Thursday a theft targetting department store Santa Paul K. Holman disrupted his duties as he greeted children. A locker was broken into and his wallet and watch, valued at 225 dollars, were stolen.
Koplin Drug Store at 638 Lodi Street won second place in the national letter writing window display contest during National Letter Writing Week. The display, assembled by clerks, featured a simple arrangement of writing equipment and the inscription It is time to write that letter.
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