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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1951
Page
12
A fragment notes a suggestion about school teachers assigning tasks to students at the family entrance. The text hints at a casual, perhaps humorous take on classroom norms and parental involvement in education. The source remains fragmented.
Huntington Grange number 2043 met in the Grange hall to sponsor a township rat extermination drive and urged community cooperation. Marion Crile presided as Worthy Master, a $10 Health Bond was approved, and a year-end cake walk awarded prizes. A Christmas program and dance committee were announced for December with hot chili sandwiches and coffee served.
Elyria downtown retailers publish Christmas season closing hours from December 13 to 26. Most days close at 9:00 p.m except December 13 5:30 p.m and December 24 5:30 p.m with December 25 and 26 closed.
The Lorain County Nurserymen Association met at North Ridge Nursery on North Ridge road Elyna last evening. Frank Locke of Oberlin was reelected president. Reuben Miller of Elyria became vice-president and Ladin Mitiska of Brownhelm was chosen secretary treasurer.
Amy Adelle Spore of 119 Hollywood Oberlin died at her daughter Mrs Jessie Funsett’s home in Nobleville Indiana after months of ill health. Born in Ceylon November 12 1866 she lived in the community all her life. Surviving daughters Mrs Mabel Jameson of Oberlin and the home’s daughter and son Arthur Spore of Berlin Heights a brother Charles Walker of Portland Oregon six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Her husband Herbert died in 1917. Funeral arrangements set with Cowling Sedgman Funeral Home and cremation at the residence on Hollywood Friday at 2 pm officiated by Rev Joseph King First Church Oberlin.
Lorain County Pomona Grange officers will gather Friday evening December 14 at 1620 Grafton Road home of Mrs E H Fullmer to plan the annual banquet. Sherman P Mason appointed the banquet committee with Deane S Kintner as chairman and Mrs Alce Eibling secretary. The event is planned for February before Lent and 159 or more guests are expected.
Mrs. Lilian Claw, 50, of 316 4th Street, was injured crossing Cleveland Street at Olive Street when struck by a vehicle driven by Deron Nielsen of 608 West Avenue. She was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital. Nielsen released on bond at court.
Plans for a parent teacher association meeting were outlined by the executive committee at East Telleda School. The agenda includes routine business, a committee report, and a later booster club session led by Albert Murt and others.
Robert H Goacher 43 treasurer of Herring-Hill-Marvin Safe Co dies at his Oxford home after an illness. Services set for Thursday at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Oxford with burial in the local cemetery. Former Miami University M C A secretary and Hamilton YMCA active leader, he joined the company as director of industrial relations in 1942 and became treasurer in 1959. He played cross country at Miami and was active in civic groups.
Oberlin College will host a three session forum on Southeast Asia titled Revolution in Southeast Asia. Dr Rupert Emerson of Harvard and Dr Shannon McCune of Colgate will speak on topics including India Third Force in Southeast Asia Marxism and Nationalism economic policy and U S foreign policy significance. Sessions begin noon 4 50 pm and 8 30 pm in Finney Chapel and Allen Art Building. All meetings open to the public.
Police report Delmas Day of 246 Bath Street pleaded guilty in city court to dis orderly conduct and was fined 10 dollars plus costs by Mayor Henry W. Ault after officers witnessed Day pushing his wife causing her to slip at the rear door. Police also report Calvin Shawley of Pine Street Boalsburg Pa was fined 10 dollars plus costs after his truck ran a red light at Cleveland and Olive Streets.
Elyrians employed by Kroger Co participate in the Kroger Employees Savings and Profit Sharing Plan. Eligible workers over 21 with more than two years of service may join, saving up to five percent of weekly earnings and sharing in company profits with full credits on retirement death or total disability. The plan, approved by the Treasury Department, is funded by Kroger and stock ownership is a key element.
Anna Viola Redgecoth 72 of Crossville Tennessee died at 3 a m today visiting her daughter Mrs Frank Webb 1003 West River Street Elyria She was grandmother of Daisy Mae Hedgecoth 3 who died from burns and great grandmother of Dallas Isdw Webb 5 who died in Cleveland City Hospital She is survived by four daughters two of Crossville and Elyria four sons and other relatives The body will be shipped from Sudra Curtis Funeral Home to Mt Hieronymus Funeral Home Crossville for burial in Lantana Cemetery
Amherst solicitor and justice of the peace David R. Goldthorpe announced his candidacy for common pleas judge in the May Republican primary to fill Judge John Pincura's term. Born in Cleveland, he attended Lorain public schools Fenn College and Cleveland Law School. He held diverse jobs during school and worked in the shipyard and pipe mills. His community service includes work with the citizen's advisory council the Center for the Sightless and juvenile delinquency committees. He is a member of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church and several bar and fraternal groups. He is 36, married, and father of four.
Allied and Communist infantrymen sparred lightly along the 145 mile Korean front during a 30 day case fire. An 8th Army communique reported only light to moderate action for the 15th straight day with at most a Communist company involved. Intermittent snow flurries and hazy skies accompanied the UN air effort as pilots reported no MIG-15 activity over Mig Alley.
Wakeman High School will host the junior class play Nuts and Bolts on Thursday December 13 at 8 o clock. The three act comedy features 13 performers directed by Miss Marilyn Meacham.
Slippery pavement caused a collision on Quarry road one half mile north of South Amherst at 12 45 a m today. Drivers were John Allsop 16 Route 1 Amherst and William Brook. Brook’s car was moving slowly northbound when struck from behind. No injuries and only minor property damage.
President Truman sent Gen. Matthew Ridgway his views on the Korean truce talks. The secret report, drawn up after a defense and State briefing, sums up the President's attitudes and is relayed to Tokyo for UN negotiators at Panmunjom. He seeks a quick, honorable armistice with safeguards against Communist treachery.
Tehran announces a 10 day deadline for oil firms in 36 countries to decide whether to buy Iranian oil or forfeit privileges. Hossein Fatemi says ultimatums were sent to 12 embassies and 24 legations in Tehran, including Russia and Soviet satellites. Iran reserves the right to sell oil to any buyer after the limit expires.
In Fairbanks Alaska a nine foot candy striped barber pole was planted on the polar ice cap to mark the north pole. An Alaska Airlines DC-4 dropped the shaft and thousands of letters to Santa Claus at 12 58 am Alaska time. Chief pilot Larry Flaghart reported the drop by radio. The flight departed Point Barrow at 6 29 pm Alaska time and will end around 9 50 am Alaska time today. In Columbus Ohio the state civil service commission pledged pay raises for 3800 mental hospital attendants from 16 to 24 dollars per month.
Market notes from Cleveland show quiet activity in live poultry with various cut and weight categories listed and carryovers noted. Produce items include apples, peaches, squash, tomatoes, and potatoes with multiple box and basket price ranges. Livestock markets in Cleveland report steady to tiered pricing across steers, heifers, bulls, calves, sheep, and hogs, with specific price bands. Toledo cash grain lists No 1 soft red wheat and No 2 yellow corn with quoted ranges.
Lorain County report says a auto haulaway loaded with four 1952 model cars left the road on Route 84 about 6 30 last evening. The driver Jacob Baker 26 of Carlisle Pa swerved to avoid several boys walking on the road. No injuries and only minor car damage.
At noon a measure of stocks shows American Radiator Anaconda Copper Bendix Aviation Chrysler and others trading with varied percentages. Major names include General Motors U S Steel Sears Roebuck Westinghouse and Woolworth Co among many others reflecting shifting positions across industries.
Police received conflicting statements from James Currie and Burton Johnson about a collision in the North alley near West Avenue. Light snow and wet pavement were noted. Charles Mullett was fined $10 for reckless driving after pleading guilty in Mayor Ault’s court. Lenora Flannagan paid a $5 fine for intoxication in Mayor’s court. she was not jailed for nonpayment.
Judge John Pincura grants a divorce to Joseph Chomiak from Clara on neglect grounds. A separate traffic accident injury suit filed by Andrew Skapin against The Lorain Hardware Co. was settled today.
Santa Claus will distribute candy toys and a program of comedies and cartoons at a Christmas party for Fruehaus Recreation Association employees and children. The Avon Lake Theatre event runs from 8 a.m. to noon with Doris Baker seeking divorce from Richard after a 1942 marriage and three children.
Elyria Traffic Club members of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce plan a pre Christmas stag party at Spring Valley Country Club on Thursday evening December 13. Dinner is at 7:15 with a social hour from 6 to 7. Gifts will be given to each member and about 30 to 40 are expected.
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