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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1953
Page
12
New York shoppers seek originality this holiday season with wired electric socks priced at twenty dollars and one size nylon socks for large feet. Perfume targets men through selective stores, while mink-lined gloves and elasticized shorts surprise couples with novel gifts and chic, high end options.
Washington. A top Agriculture Department official urged farmers to help create a favorable climate for foreign trade. Clayton E. Whipple, acting head of the Foreign Agricultural Service, spoke at Purdue University urging removal of barriers, currency problems, and timely, well marketed products to expand U.S. farm exports. He stressed private buyers while government assists with supportive measures and information.
Herbert A. Erf, 50, of Shaker Heights, escaped injury when his car rolled over after missing a curve on Middle Ridge Road near Ambherst at 6:30 last evening. State Patrol report says the vehicle crossed the road and tumbled into the ditch on the opposite side with extensive damage to the car.
Two Elyrians, Jean and John Anderson aged 16 and 14, were treated and released after a two car crash at the Middle Ridge road and Route 58 intersection. John W. Mitchell, 61, of Elyria slowed to turn left and was struck from behind by Denis G. Anderson, 38. Anderson cited for following too closely. both vehicles damaged.
A gooseberry weighing 144 ounces won first prize at the Old Gooseberry Show in Egton Bridge, England, this year.
Capitol presents Jeanne Crain in Vicki and Sweethearts on Parade with Tom n Jane Wyman in So Big and Kathryn Grayson with Howard Keel in Kiss Me Kate. A 3-D color program features Free Pass winner pages and more at the Rivoli on the last day.
Harriet Quimby opened the era for American women pilots in 1911 and sparked a growth in diverse aviation roles. Aircraft Industries Association reports over 16,000 U S women hold pilot licenses, with private ratings most common and small numbers holding transport, glider, or helicopter certificates. Additional women fill roles as air traffic controllers instructors parachute riggers and maintenance staff, fueling civil and military air power.
The Camden P.T.A. will hold its annual Christmas party at the school auditorium on Wednesday December 16. A 25 cent gift exchange will be held during the evening along with a Christmas program.
Bessie Birdseye formerly of Oberlin died at 6 am today at Elyria Memorial Hospital. She resided at Lorain County Home. The body was taken to Cowling-Stang Funeral Home for arrangements.
Funeral services for Mrs Harriett A Beazell who died Thursday will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m from Harold Dicken Funeral Home with Dr James A Sivard pastor of the First Methodist Church officiating Private burial will be held Monday at 10 a m at Ridgeawn Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home
Graveside services were held this morning for the infant daughter of former Elyrians Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Thorley of Lancaster. The infant died shortly after birth yesterday morning at St. Ann's Hospital in Columbus.
Harris-Seybold Co the nation’s largest provider of offset lithographic printing presses announced the acquisition of C B Cotrell and Sons Co for about 3 000 000. Cotrell operates two plants in Westerly Rhode Island and Milwaukee Wisconsin employing about 900 people. The deal lifts Harris-Seybold to six manufacturing facilities and follows a dissolved restraining order by a minority shareholder.
Robert Mosby of Oberlin pled guilty to reckless driving and leaving the scene after his car involved in an Elyria accident. Mayor Ault fined $10 and costs on the first charge and $35 and costs on the second with $20 suspended on good behavior. The article also notes a dismissed assault charge against Robert Spearmint, multiple window damage reports, a disorderly conduct fine for Frank Pendleton, and various traffic violation fines including speeding improper left turn and unsafe vehicle. In addition, two other defendants faced fines for intoxication, license issues, and vehicle problems.
Barbers in several cities consider higher haircut prices as costs rise. Chicago sets weekend price at 1.75 dollars from December 19 while weekday stays 1.50. Other cities report varied rates from 1.00 to 2.00 with union scales near 1.50 and talks of nationwide increases. The survey notes differing practices between union and non union shops.
Raymond E. Flynn of South Amherst Charles Jackson of Lorain and Clifford Cathey of Wakeman were fined 125 dollars and costs each after drunken driving convictions in Elyria city court. Each received a six month license suspension from Mayor Henry W. Ault.
William K Murray twenty four of Cleveland was cited by the State Highway Patrol for driving while under the influence after his car struck an underpass west of Lorain on Route 6. The vehicle crossed the median, hit the guard rail and left the roadway before ricocheting to a stop. Murray, uninjured, was to appear before Lorain Municipal Court today.
CIO president Walter Reuther hailed President Eisenhower s atomic energy proposal as historic addressing about 600 delegates at a CIO United Auto Workers skilled trades conference in Cleveland He said it s much later than we think as he praised the plan in remarks Friday.
The Elyria Traffic Club at the Chamber of Commerce held a Christmas party at Spring Valley Country Club last night attended by sixty five couples. Dick Lumley’s orchestra provided music as ladies received corsages and gifts. Harry Lupp of B and O railroad chaired the program while Clifford Warren, Colson Corp traffic manager, led as club president.
Washington dispatch reports only six clemency pleas for Carl Austin Hall and Bonnie Brown Heady, the Bobby Greenlease killers. Five letters and one telegram urged delay or commutation, but no formal petition for executive clemency has been filed. Officials stressed they do not consider clemency and note the count is unusually small for a high profile case. Both prisoners showed no intention to seek mercy and no chance of a grant was seen.
Several Elyria area cases include divorces granted on neglect and cruelty grounds. Names include Thomas Murray and Sarah, Geraldine Maye and Chester, Rosie Lane and Robert, Phyllis Jones and Robert, Verna Holoubek and Anton, Mabel Kramer and Paul, Edith V Jones and Frederick, Lillian Godfrey and Ralph, Lee Davis and Margaret, James Conroy and Mary. Judgments awarded to creditors include Homer C. Akins versus Orwood Offenberg for 934 dollars and the Elyria Savings and Trust Co against Richard Manning for 502 dollars. The Ohio Turnpike Commission seeks property appropriation in Ridgeville. A petition to sell Eastern Heights Boulevard property was filed by First Congregational Church.
A large prehistoric tomb dating between 1900 B.C. and 2000 B.C. has been discovered near Kiltyclogher in County Leitrim Ireland. The structure is a gallery grave with a porthole entrance, indicating a significant ancient burial site.
Walter Sandrock was chosen chief patriarch of the Northwest Encampment of the IOOF for six months at last night’s temple meeting. A. C. Miller and Fred Aebie were elected senior and junior wardens for six months, with P. C. MacKenzie high priest, Robert Markel recording scribe and treasurer, and E. C. Jacobs financial scribe for one year. Peter Springer was elected a three year trustee. State officer and district representative voting occurred, and a letter from Sterling Weise of Akron Grand Encampment outlined plans for the year. Christmas chaos forces cancellation of the next session. next meeting set for January 8.
Members of the Lorain County Board of Revision met with Pro secutor Paul Mikus and Assistant Prosecutor Harold Ewing to discuss submitting the new tax abstract of county real personal and public utility property to the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals for approval. The board, consisting of the county auditor, County Treasurer Carl Schmitkens, and County Commissioner President Oscar G Dunn, must review the auditor’s assessments and grant approval before the state board’s review. The local board is expected to officially approve the assessments Monday, after which taxes can be collected pending state approval.
Ten Lorain High School girls aged 15 to 17 calling themselves the Cat Club are scheduled to appear in juvenile court on December 22 on delinquency charges. Probation Officer Jane Patterson said the group was cited after an investigation of a planned gang fight with Clearview girls at Oakwood Park in Lorain last Wednesday. The Oakwood Park incident was prevented by Lorain police who heard of the proposed fight. The group appears to have banded together to commit acts of violence against other girls for various reasons, including boyfriend jealousies.
The fronts of cars driven by Fred Williams of 242 South Lake Road South Amherst and Joe Madison of 1416 South Second Street were damaged in a collision on Fuller Road at 5 35 p m yesterday Williams said his car stopped as it was hit by the other car James P Gallagher 41 of Lear Nagle Road was held in county jail pending investigation of an automobile accident on Route 20 near Lear Nagle Road at 8 p m yesterday Gallagher said he was pushing another car when his car ran off the road knocking down 15 feet of guard rail The other car was not present when deputies arrived
Four men in Melbourne have begun a paid service offering visits from Santa Claus for one pound. For the fee an Australian home receives Santa in full red suit with a chuckle, who reads a Christmas story delivers special messages and distributes presents to children.
Ohio Association of County Commissioners and County Engineers move to block action by a January special session on a $500 million highway program. They will delay approval until reciprocity affairs with other states are resolved to prevent Ohio trucks from seeking tags elsewhere and losing revenue.
Jake Mintz Jr., 49, started a five year probation and must repay about 15000 after pleading guilty to embezzling from the estate of Francis Weisenberg, son of the murdered Nathan Weisenberg. He admitted dipping into the estate to fund his failing detective agency. The court ordered restitution to the bonding company totaling about 13500 at 225 dollars monthly, with 2000 already paid.
Defiance mayor El mer Rost pleads innocent to three counts in an indictment alleging bribery and kickbacks related to a 16 tire purchase for police cars from Firestone. Trial set for Jan 12. bond posted at $1,000. Also reported, safety director Glen B Hiatt, charged in a separate bribery case, is near death after a suspected self inflicted gunshot wound in Michigan.
Elyria students took the Navy College Aptitude Test under director 8. C. Smith and George Thourot. Participants included Rodger L. Cliff, Robert C. Hummel, Leon P. Smith, William W. Standen, and James W. Wircenski, with others from nearby communities such as Raymond A. Ruffing Bellevue George Squire Huron William J. Greer Milan Thomas K. Brown Lorain David Gagnon Sandusky and John A. Barbe Wellington.
Elyria Senior CYO members attending the Day of Recollection in Lorain will meet at St. Marys School yard at 8 45 a m on Sunday for transportation. About 50 members received small Christmas gifts at a party last night honoring winners of the recent tax stamp drive held in St Agnes Church basement.
The Lincoln Electric Co of Cleveland announces a $5,104,000 Christmas bonus for 1,228 employees averaging $3,342.02 each. Since the plan began 20 years ago, employees have received $45,573 in additional pay, and the firm also distributed $550,000 for annuities.
Terminal Market notes list wide ranges for apples including McIntosh and Winesap by crate and carton across Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Canada and Ohio with Del, G. Del, and other brands. Fresh vegetables and greens feature cabbage endive escarole lettuce and tomatoes. Eggs poultry butter quotes provided with grade breakdowns and live poultry pricing.
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