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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1958

Page

7

Campaign Costs Highlight Lorain County GOP Effort

Lorain County Republicans spent 8695.02 in the November campaign per a detailed filing with the Lorain County Board of Elections. Receipts totaled 8766.50 with 111.48 left for small bills. major income came from the state GOP and Bricker luncheon tickets.

Lorain County Lorain Bricker W. G. Nord Citizens Advisory Committee Elyria Savings and] Trust Co Insurance Committee Elyria Public Schools The Elyria Education Association Western Automatic Machine Screw Co Elyria Foundry Timms Spring Co American Brake Shoe Co Concrete Masonry Corp Lorain County, Savings and Trust Co Bendix “Westinghouse “Automotive Air Brake Co Ohio Fuel Gas Co L. O. Burchard Howard Saddler

Funeral Arrangements Final for Berlin Heights Old School

Berlin Heights school board completed final funeral arrangements for the historic four room building now surrounded by new facilities. The little red schoolhouse, dating back to 1870s, housed eight grades and early high school courses before changes moved departments to the newer building.

Berlin Heights Berlin Scnool Winfield Lippus Lippus Lves Board of Education St the Neeoccary

Shoppers Urged to Lock Trunk Storage in Elyria

Elyria shoppers are urged to place parcels in trunks rather than seats or floors to deter theft. Police Chief Maurice Flood warns window glass can be broken even with locked doors. He notes frequent patrols in city lots and says thefts last year were common, with none so far this year.

Elyria Maurice Flood

Fire Safety In Elyria Schools Discussed

Fire Chief W. N. Bates and Assistant Chief Henry Stolzenburg spoke with the Elyria Public Schools administrative council on improving school safety. Principals praised evacuation procedures, and Bates announced a planned inspection of all Elyria schools during the Christmas holidays if possible.

W. N. Bates Henry Stolzenburg Elyria Public Schools Bates Elyria

Bank Board Approves Christmas Time Dividend Bonus

Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co. directors declare a 30 cent per share Christmas bonus dividend in addition to the regular 30 cent quarterly payout. Rodney G. Rockwood, the bank president, said about 250 stockholders of record as of Dec. 13 will receive the extra dividend payable Dec. 23.

Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co Rodney G. Rockwood

Christmas-For-Every-Family aids area in drive

Red Cross and East Elyria Kiwanis volunteers collected 732 items for the needy, including baby blankets, clothing, a washing machine, and canned peaches. Cash gifts support schoolchildren’s shoes and gift certificates. Donations list many specific clothing and household items from children to infants and adults.

Red Cross East Elyria Kiwanis Club

Supreme Court OKs Elyria Underground Lighting Levy

The Ohio Supreme Court today upheld Elyria’s special assessment of 3.50 dollars per lamp each month for underground street light wiring. The Blaine couple at 635 Glenwood St contested the levy, but lower courts and the high court ruled the city may collect about 18000 dollars from properties on Washington Ave, Glenwood St, and Overbrook Rd.

Elyria Ohio Supreme Court Richard and Frances Blaine Washington Ave Glenwood St Overbrook Rd Blaines Blaine Lorain County

Farm Bureau Names Spokesman in 13th District

Robert Schaeffer of rural Sandusky was elected the 13th Congressional District Farm Bureau spokesman yesterday after talks with Representative A. D. Baumhart Jr. in Vermilion. Lorain County’s Corwin Burrer was named alternate spokesman as delegates from Erie Huron and Sandusky counties joined the statewide effort seeking cooperation on price supports payments research programs cooperatives and opposition to federal education aims. Spokesmen from all districts will travel to Washington in March for the Farm Bureau legislative tour.

Robert Schaeffer Sandusky 13Th Congressional District Farm Bureau A. D. Baumhart Jr Vermilion Ohio Farm Bureau Corwin Burrer Lorain County Farm Bureau Federation Washington, D.C Lorain County Arnold Keller Gordon Bartter Frank Warthington Erie Huron

Ridgeville dummy cop on Rt 20 causes minor crash

State Patrol reports a dummy policeman placed on Rt 20 in Ridgeville near the North Ridgeville school zone. A pickup driver Edward E. Wlodarski 30 of Berein Heights struck the dummy while passing another vehicle. No arrest was made.

North Ridgeville Rt. 20 State Highway Patrol Edward E. Wlodarski R.D. 1 Berin Heights Wlodarski

Well Known Barber Here Dies At 70

Bernie Webner 70 of 246 Howe Street died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a six year illness. A barber in Amherst and Elyria for about 30 years, he lived in Elyria 42 years and was born July 24, 1888 in Smithville. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth a son Richard W. Webner two grandchildren and a sister Mrs W L Cook of Wooster. Funeral Friday at 2 pm in St Andrew's Episcopal Church with burial in Brookdale Cemetery.

Bernie (Beanie) Webner Howe St Elyria Memorial Hospital Amherst Elyria Webner Smithville Colson Co Ely Wooster St. Andrew's Episcopal Church G. Russel Hargate Brookdale Cemetery Sudro Curts

Celebration Planned At Norwalk In 1959

Norwalk plans a Firelands sesquicentennial celebration next summer with an areawide historical pageant. An organizational committee was formed by civic, service and municipal reps from southern Erie and all of Huron County, contracting John B. Rogers Co. to direct the non profit event. Mayor Louis Frey and others named to the committee said a chairman will be chosen soon.

Norwalk Civic Erie County Huron County John B. Rogers Co Fostona Louis Frey Atty Paul Carpenter van Bateham Harlon Jennings Paul Tucker Chamber of Commerce Jesse R. Stevens Firelands

Paroles Approved for Two Ohio Prisoners

The Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission approved paroles for Edward M. Cashen jailed in Lorain County for grand larceny and for Joseph F. Melvin sentenced for burglary. Paroles become effective January 14 for Cashen and February 13 for Melvin.

Edward M. Cashen Lorain County Joseph F. Melvin Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission

Publisher At Milan Succumbs

Mrs. E. Maude Day 78 longtime Milan Ledger publisher died in Maumee at her son’s home after declining health. Daughter of Samuel Hughes founder of Hughes Provision Co. born in England she moved to the United States as an infant. Survived by four sons and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements announced by Rawle Funeral Home with services Friday at 2 PM in Milan Cemetery.

Milan E. Maude (Hughes) Day Milan Ledger Frank A. Day Maumee Norwalk Ross Day Victor L Ivan Wadsworth Rittman Press Malcolm C North Canton Ernest Hughes East Cleveland Oliver Hughes Lakewood Ruby Cowles Garrettsville Rawle Funeral Home Donald Beightol Norwalk Calvary Baptist Church Milan Cemetery

FHA Director Outlines Housing Rules at NAACP Meeting

DeHart Hubbard, FHA director for a three state area, explained that loans only go to housing in desegregated areas. He noted up to 10 million for private firms and 12 million for public housing of eight to sixteen units, with individuals eligible for up to 10 000. Emancipation Day events were planned with a workshop on January 3 and a Sunday talk by Dr. E J Odom at 3 20 p m in Second Methodist Church.

Federal Housing Authority DeHart Hubbard FHA Ohio Michigan Indiana National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Hubbard NAACP E. J. Odom National Naacp New York City Second Methodist Church

Volunteers to Assume Kettle Duty in Elyria

Elyria service clubs and firemen join Salvation Army for Christmas kettle drive. Lions Club 4 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Junior Chamber Friday, Rotary Monday, Elyria Tuesday, Kiwami Local 474 and International Association of Firefighters representatives rotating. Major Hedley A Burrell notes a 25 percent drop in receipts due to cold weather but expects strong kettle totals through Christmas. Funds support Christmas food baskets for the needy and sunshine baskets for convalescents and the aged.

Elyria Salvation Army Elyria Lions Club Chamber of Commerces Rotary Club Kiwami Club International Association of Firefighters Army Hedley A. Burrell Elvira

Area Deer Pays For Indecision

A deer was killed and Walter C. Jewett of Griggs Road reported his car severely damaged after the animal dodged and then turned back across Rt. 511 a mile south of Rt. 18. The collision occurred at about 10 30 p m yesterday, injuring no people.

Rt. 511 Rt. 18 Walter C. Jewett Griggs ‘Rd Sheriff's Deputies

Not-Forgotten Toy Box Open During Evening

The Lobby of The Chronicle Telegram will be open until 9 tonight and again Thursday and Friday evenings for toy donations to the Not-Forgotten Box. Toys should be new, not necessarily costly, and go to children up to age 12 in the Elyria area with a goal of ensuring every child has a stocking gift.

Chonicle- Telegram Salvation Army Elyria

Christmas-for-Every-Family donation totals listed

The campaign reports totals by item. Men’s clothing includes 26 suits 94 slacks 175 shirts 34 sweaters 78 jackets 52 coats 27 socks 58 underwear 12 ties 5 robes 3 pajamas 10 hats. Women’s clothing lists 273 dresses 106 coats and jackets 70 sweaters 154 blouses 103 skirts and slacks 14 suits 103 underwear 5 gloves 13 robes and aprons. Children’s section covers 161 dresses 123 coats and jackets 168 sweaters 94 slacks 31 pieces of children’s underwear 258 girls’ skirts and blouses 243 boys’ shirts a boy’s suit 88 socks 15 infants’ snowsuits 71 baby overalls 53 pajamas 2 robes and miscellaneous items including shoes purses curtains blankets pads dresses toys and more.

Blaines Supreme Court Ohio Buaines Elyria Ohio Edison Co

Elyria Savings and Trust Co. Recommends 16 2/3% Stock Dividend

Directors proposed a 16 2/3 percent stock dividend and sale of 1,500 new shares, granting one new share for every six held and allowing one for every 14 held to purchase more. If approved at the annual meeting, outstanding shares would total 22,500. R J Fitch, president, cited policy of regular cash dividends and earnings retention to grow with the community.

Elyria Savings and Trust Co R. J. Fitch

Blend Milk Price Stated for Cleveland Area in November

Milk producers in the Greater Cleveland Area were paid 4.32 dollars per hundredweight for blend milk in November, per W. W. Hurwitz, federal administrator of the Cleveland milk marketing area. Class I milk at 4.95, Class II at 1.87, with Class II noted for cottage cheese and surplus to be condensed, dried, or made into butter or ice cream.

Greater Cleveland W. W. Hurwitz

Campaign Gift Center Opens For Family Campaign

Contributers to the Christ max For-Every-Family campaign will be taken to the distribution center at 230 Broad St near the Leo Roe Meyrr Building between 9 am and noon. Donor valuations and welfare department day details are noted for processing at the center.

Broad St Fosner Leo Ro Fanse Roaavy Ray Om Sorin Gama & Welfare Fay Reskin Vrs Evods

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