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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1954
Page
5
Lorain postal clerk William J. Esser urged Cincinnati regional headquarters to issue a three cent stamp commemorating the birth of Christ. In a letter he argued it would boost first class postage use on greeting cards and increase revenue, linking the proposal to the addition of under God to the Pledge of Allegiance.
Lorain post office nears a record Christmas volume with 25 clerks and 40 more to be added, plus 50 to 60 temporary carriers. Four new trucks bring fleet to 14, six sub stations open citywide, hours extend daily, no deliveries on Christmas Day.
LORAIN The Four Township Civic League which opposes annexation of areas from Flyrna Black River Amherst and Shefffield Townships met to organize to oppose the proposed move. The Citizens Annexation Committee is circulating petitions while the league urges landowners not to sign until debates occur at public meetings chaired by Richard E Kane.
Lorain Post Office extends service windows daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to handle the holiday rush. Postmaster Albert F. B. Matuszak said the schedule takes effect immediately and will continue until the Christmas period ends.
A long list details recent discharges including Mrs. Charles Schaller and baby girl, plus many others across Elyria and Vermilion areas. Births reported include sons to Bilancini, DiFrancesco, Smith, Lesiewicz, Kunch and a premature daughter to George Payne.
Police report shows Robert Traylor 26 living on Cleveland Blvd had his car window smashed. Gerald Kresinke 25 at the same address notified police after mud was found in the front seat. the vehicle parked in front of 320 East 71st Street with interior untouched.
Lorain Municipal Court Judge LeRoy Kelly presided after a one day absence. Edward Frank Rice of Cleveland, 62, cited for failure to have a vehicle under control, paid $18 and costs. Joseph W. Murrell, 29, of 200 West 4th St., driving without a license, fined $10 and costs. Harold William Christ, 38, 1325 Missouri Ave., reckless operation, fined $10 and costs. Lewis William Simpson, 42, 1200 Leavitt Rd., charged with driving while intoxicated, released on a $200 bond. Trial set.
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