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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1955
Page
7
C L Hill of Wellington announces he will step down as Lorain County Fair secretary-treasurer in 1957 to allow fresh management. He may remain as manager or adviser while the board hires an assistant secretary this year to train for future succession.
In South Amherst the Congregational Church Christmas program on Friday December 23 at 7 20 p m features a huge manger scene backdrop 10 feet by 20 feet made of waterproof heavy paper. Older children and adults perform with smaller children reciting lines. Santa Claus will attend with treats and gifts for visitors, gifts placed under a Christmas tree.
The Sodality of the Assumption Church of Grafton held a Christmas tureen dinner with 33 members present. The Rev William Kopiczewski and Miss Sadie Kopp attended. Mrs Joseph Anderson chaired the event and Mrs Charles Hess played Santa Claus handing out gifts. Christmas carols were sung and a flood relief booth was set up outside the Ivoryton Playhouse to aid health efforts.
Lorain County Agricultural Society directors reelected Hollis W. Reighley as president CL Hummell as vice president and C H Hill as secretary. Hill remains treasurer with a three year term. Receipts reached a new high while expenses slightly exceeded income during the year. Permanent improvements and land purchases boosted assets ahead of the centennial event. The board set an entertainment heavy budget and noted record entries across livestock crafts and junior divisions. The next meeting date shifts to January 3 due to the Columbus fair in mid January.
Frank and Bruce Barron of Money Block Island Rhode Island discovered a paper ball containing $350 in bills. The wad was traced to a Connecticut woman vacationing on the island who had lost it.
Jockey Flash Wile Hartack who rode to 404 wins this year may return to racing as his 10 day suspension from Tropical Park ends. He was sidelined by Tropical Park stewards after the offense.
Toledo cash grain quotes show No 2 soft red wheat at 2.06 to 2.07 and 2 11 for soft white. No 2 yellow corn at 1.25 to 1.22, oats No 2 white at 6.7 to 6.9, and No 1 yellow soybeans at 22.23 per bushel.
Cleveland Ohio livestock market reports show cattle at 22.50 to 25.50 for prime steers and heifers, cows 10.50 to 10.15, bulls 7 to 7.50, calves 24 to 27, sheep and lambs steady with spring lambs 17.50 to 18.50, hogs 100 to 180 pounds around 10.75 to 11.75 per hundredweight, and feeder pigs 8.50 to 7.50 with mixed lots 11.25 to 12.50.
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