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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1952

Page

12

Thew 20 Year Veterans Club Welcomes Seven More Members

Almost 200 Thew Shovel Company employees attend a 6:30 p m dinner at Lorain Moose Hall to honor seven new 20 year members who will receive engraved watches lapel pins and 20 year certificates. George Hiller of Lorain receives a 40 year diamond marking 40 years of service.

Thew Shovel Company Thew Veeran’s Moose Hall Lorain George, Hiller Lovett Place F. A. Smythe Joe Zasorsky Richard Gray John Smoka Clarence W. Dick George Rosenkranz Amherst Elmer Nehls Sheffield Lake John Stolar Vermilion R. B. Miller E. W. Bloe

Mayor Warns Youth After Attempted Crime

Mayor Henry W. Ault fined Gerald Roosevelt Hamrick 50 dollars and costs in police court. Hamrick 19 of 194 Lincoln Avenue Lorain admitted the attempt to entice two 12 year old girls into his car but faced only disorderly conduct charges. The mayor stressed Elyria’s stance against molesting children and preserving the city’s protective reputation.

Henry W. Ault Gerald Roosevelt Hamrick Lincoln Avenue Lorain Hamrick Ault Webster Springs W. Va Elyria

Hospital staff decorate for Christmas and win prizes

At the hospital the staff designed Christmas displays in the lobby and cafeteria. H A Zealley organized the effort with two prize offers of ten and five dollars for the best department decorations. Judging by the Women's Auxiliary will occur before Christmas.

H. A. Zealley Women’s Auxiliary

Eisenhower Opens Talks With Three Republican Congressmen

President-elect meets with Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr. Rep. Charles A. Halleck and Rep. Leslie C. Arends to discuss White House legislative cooperation. He also taps Samuel W. Anderson as assistant secretary for international affairs and Robert B. Murray Jr. as under secretary for transportation.

Eisenhower White House Legislative Branch Joseph W. Martin Jr Massachusetts Charles A. Halleck Indiana Leslie C. Arends Ilinois Sinclair Weeks Desistate Commerce Samuel W. Anderson Washington The Defense Production Administration Ff International Affairs Robert B. Murray Jr Harrisburg Pun Pennsylvania Economy League Transportation

Eagles Celebrate Four Yuletide Events At Fraternal Lodge

Elyna Avenue number 431 hosts four Christmas events by the Fraternal Order of Eagles club. A decoration committee led by President Charles Boals completed elaborate setups with a 12 foot balsam tree, toy gifts, and festive props. First event is the Jingle Bells dance on Saturday December 20. Two children’s matinees will serve over 900 youngsters with shows by Clare Riley and the Hi-Tones plus a Santa appearance. Gifts will be offered and a Christmas film shown. After shows, volunteers deliver gifts to Gates Hospital for Crippled Children. Tuesday brings a visit to Oberlin Children’s Home with similar presents. The project continues the “Not An Empty Stocking” effort begun in 1980, with surplus toys donated to the Salvation Army. List of committee members and organizers follows.

Elyna Avenue Order of Eagles Charles Boals Clare Riley Bert Brusky Santa Claus H. Brown Riley Boals The Gates Hospital Oscar Dunn Oberlin Eagles Salvation Army Army J. L. Mathis John Resar A. R. Graber Clyde Amspaugh Harold Gray A. J. Foreman E. J. Handyside Ira Ives Lloyd Bartlett Bob Flynn William Morse E. B. Haugler Fred Arias J. R. Shuster Thomas A. Smith T. M. Olmstead Albert Krebs Lyle Castle William France

Junior Hi Y Plans To Help Needy Family

The Junior Hi Y authorizes spending 10 for a needy family or a CARE package. They name a January dance committee chaired by Charles Jenkins with Dick Willis George Birk Billi Eisenberg and Rodger Clif. Pencils printed with the school schedule are sold, totaling over 1000 units, plus two books titled Year and The Bible and Christianity.

Charles Jenkins Dick Willis George Birk Billi Isenberg Rodger Clif Nave

Mitchell Home Suffers Smoke After Chimney Fire

Firemen respond to Colorado road home on a night call for smoke and soot damage. Mrs Mitchell said she rebuilt the fire to warm the house for her husband returning from work. Firemen investigated thoroughly before leaving for the night.

Sheffield Mitchell Colorado Road

Trees Fresh Cut Home-Grown Spruce and Pine

George and Stella Smith offer fresh cut spruce and pine from 1187 Gulf Rd for seasonal decorative needs. Cultural note on local home-grown evergreens and pickup details not specified.

George

Legion Post 22 to Host Annual Children’s Christmas Party

About 650 children ages one to ten will attend the American Legion Post 22 Christmas party. Two 7 p.m. sessions, A through M first and N through Z second, require reservations. Santa, entertainment, and gifts planned. Ralph Michaels chairs with Ford Refenning and others on the committee.

American Legion Post

Eaton School Plans Christmas Program Friday Afternoon

Eaton students will host a Christmas program Friday at 1 30 pm sponsored by the school and the PTA. The program features brass ensemble, mixed chorus, solos by Lois Crowell Don Siniff Sue Moore and Bill Schmidt, candlelight processional, choir, flute duet, fifth grade readings, rhythm band, and a kindergarten through fourth through sixth grade pageant. Marguerite Salisbury leads the vocal program with elementary teachers assisting.

EATON Eaton School Parent P.T. A Wally Wolfe Oswald Brauer Mr. Cunningham Lois Crowell Don Siniff Sue Moore Billi Schmidt All Ye Ellen Fugard Marion Phelps Ethlyn Carpenter Jimmy Schiering Cole Miller Ronald Crowell Eddie Robinson Beverly Banks Lynette Ross Allen Hubley Jeanne Buttle Marguerite Salisbury

Sister of Elyria Rector Joins Godfrey Show

Mrs. Robert B. Evans of Youngstown, sister of Rev. C. Russel Hargate, rector of St. Andrew's, joined the Chordettes on Arthur Godfrey's program after filling in for an absent member during a Youngstown appearance. She studied music at Ohio Wesleyan and served as church music consultant and choir member.

Robert B. Evans Youngstown C. Russel Hargate St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Arthur Godfrey Chordettes Evans Belles of Harmony Organization Schwartz

Rail Unions Push Productivity Pay Policy

More than 20 railroad unions urged a new productivity based wage policy to guarantee annual pay for 1.5 million rail workers including conductors firemen engineers and maintenance staff. carriers oppose the plan which could cost at least 100 million dollars yearly if approved. briefs prepared for Paul M. Guthrie UNC economics professor named by President Truman to settle the issue. today is the written testimony deadline.

Washington Paul M. Guthrie University of North Carolina Truman Guthrie

Avon Lake Ladies Guild to entertain school children

The Ladies Guild of St Joseph's church Avon Lake will entertain the children of the school Friday December 19 at 1130 p m Mrs R Gabel and Mrs te Jancheski are in charge of arrangements The Guild also sponsors a dance at the church hall Saturday December 27 Mad Hatters will provide music for square and modern dancing.

Avon Lake Ladies Guild of St Joseph's Church R. Gabel Te Jancheski Church Hall Mad Hatters Square

Burial services for infant William Majesky Jr

Funeral services for two months old William Majesky Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Majesky will be held Friday at 10 am at Brookdale cemetery with Sudro Curtis Funeral Home in charge The baby was found dead in his crib this morning He is survived by his parents a sister Pearl and his grandfather Steve Majesky of Elyria

William Majesky, Jr William Majesky Hotel Jackson Brookdale Cemetery Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home Pearl Steve Majesky Elyria

Wellington Widow Elizabeth Davidson Dies at 71

Mrs Elizabeth Geist Davidson of R D 4 Wellington Camden township died at Allen Memorial Hospital Oberlin Wednesday at 830 p m after years of ill health Born January 7 1877 she spent most of her life in the area She was a member of Kipton Disciple church Camden Farm Woman s club Survived by husband Andrew W Davidson two sons Earl of Brighton and Melvin at home two daughters Mildred Edmonds of Dallas Texas Florence Worcester of Spencer two brothers Otto Geist Rochester William Geist Kipton four sisters Tena Albright Margaret Pitts Mary Davidson Maud Davidson seven grandchildren one great grandchild Friends may call Cowling Sedgeman Funeral Home Oberlin services Sunday 230 p m Rev F E Eastman officiating burial Camden cemetery AVON Funeral services for Mrs Mynn Albers 41 who died at home Detroit road Tuesday at 1030 a m will be held Friday 130 p m from William Daniels Funeral Home Lakewood The pastor of Highland Christian church Cleveland will officiate burial Lakewood Park cemetery Surviving husband Robert two daughters Wendy ten Jacquelynn nine one son Robert Craig eight She was a John Marshall High School graduate member of Highland Christian church Cleveland active in PTA She had lived in Avon 2 12 years

Wellington Elizabeth Geist Davidson R. D. No Camden Township Allen Memorial Hospital Oberlin F. E. Eastman Camden Cemetery AVON Mynn Albers Detroit Road William Daniels Lakewood Highland Christian Church Cleveland Lakewood Park Robert Wendy Jacquelynn Robert Craig Albers John Marshall High School Parent-Teacher Association

Funeral services set for William F. Krage in Amherst

William F. Krage died Tuesday night in Cleveland. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Zilch Funeral Home Amherst with Rev. Roland Bosse officiating. Burial will follow in Crown Hill cemetery. Surviving relatives are nieces and nephews.

Amherst William F. Krage Cleveland Zilch Roland Bosse Crown Hill Cemetery

Half Of City's Lights Out As Plane Hits Pole

In Washington Court House an ex Air Force pilot William Z Thompson 25 admitted to buzzing the city causing a power blackout by hitting a utility pole cross arm and cutting three high tension lines. He landed in a cornfield and sustained a minor knee injury while the plane had a small dent.

Washington Court House Air Force Orland Hays William Z. Thompson Thompson Cincinnati

HiV Chapter To Have Discussion Series

The Sophomore Chapter of the Hi will hold its next meeting on Dec 30. Joe Smith will talk on his experiences in Europe as a G I. On Jan 7 a discussion series will begin. The topic will be What Is Happening in Korea and Why.

Joe Smith Europe G.I Korea

Toledo Warehouse Destroyed By Fire

A three alarm blaze in Toledo today destroyed the J. W. Jaeger Wholesale Grocery warehouse with damages around 145000 dollars. Fire wiped out 80000 dollars worth of produce in the warehouse and 30000 dollars worth of oats at the adjacent O and M Seed Company.

Toledo J. W. Jaeger O and M Seed Company

Justice Fines Himself For Rabbit Hunting With Light

Garyville justice of the peace Anicet Klibert, escorted by wardens, appeared in his court and fined himself 12.50 for hunting rabbits with a searchlight. He said he was hungry for rabbit.

Garyville Anicet Klibert Klibert

Teachers Pay Raised in Fremont After Levy Approval

Salary increases of 10 to 20 percent for school teachers and administrators take effect today in Fremont following a three-mill levy approved in the November election.

Fremont

89 Cars Derailed Near New Lexington

Eight cars of an 89 car New York Central freight train derailed near New Lexington early today. No injuries were reported and wrecking crews aim to clear the tracks by early afternoon.

New Lexington New York Central

Two Men And Youth Accused In Lorain Assault Case

In Lorain a 14 year old girl was assaulted by two married men 33 and 23 and a 17 year old boy after a bus ride from a cinema. Charles Dozier pleaded innocent to criminal assault charges Robert Sasser pleaded guilty and was bound to a grand jury. The juvenile faces delays. Judge Thomson notes juvenile court handles delinquency not criminal assault charges.

Lorain Paul Cleaver Charles Dozier Eighth Street Robert Sasser East 30Th Street Dozier Leroy Keily Sasser Thomson Juvenil Court

Brawl and Injury Reported Aboard Sea Ranger

In SAN PEDRO California a military cargo ship bound for Japan returned to port after a brawl and serious injury aboard. The Sea Ranger dropped anchor three miles off Los Angeles Harbor and asked the Coast Guard to help locate a missing gun. Three men were involved, two stabbed, per the San Pedro Marine Division of the LAPD.

San Pedro Calif Orient Sea Ranger Japan Los Angeles Coast Guard

Ohio ranks third in school college commencement permits

The U S Office of Education said Ohio ranked third among states in November approvals for starting construction on school and college projects. Commissioner Earl J McGrath noted 22 projects were given permits valued at about 7.5 million dollars, behind Georgia and California. The permits allow use of critical materials.

Washington U. S. Office of Education Ohio Earl J. McRath Georgia California

Polish UN Adviser Hurt In Auto Crash

New York report says Juliusz Katz-Suchy 41 chief political adviser to Poland at the United Nations was seriously injured when his car hit a support post on the Triboro Bridge. Spiria Artymowska 29, a companion, also sustained injuries.

New York United Nations Juliusz Katz-Suchy Triboro Bridge Spiria Artymowska

Prisoners Clash After TV Fight at Camp Perry

Two inmates at the temporary state prison camp at Camp Perry fought last night after watching the Archie Moore Joey Maxim bout on TV. Guards were alerted and the disturbance did not spread, prison officials reported.

Camp Perry Archie Moore Joey Maxim

Defense Briefing Set For Ohio Civil Defense Leaders

COLUMBUS The state's 500 civil defense directors will meet here on January 25 for a briefing on civil defense activities announced today by Adj. Gen. Albert E. Henderson.

Columbus Adj Albert E. Henderson

Birthday Celebration for Rhea Gabara at West River Road

Mrs A P Gabara hosted a Saturday party for her daughter Rhea on her sixth birthday. Guests included Dick Asmus Karen Moyer Linda Roth Patricia Olah and others as games and refreshments followed the cake. Also noted were social evenings at the Morris and Parks homes with various attendees and a 17 day furlough for Pfc Roland Moore returning to Chanute Air Force Base.

West River Road A. P. Gabara Rhea Dick Asmus Karen Moyer Linda Roth Patricia Olah Dorothy Knepper Beverly Phillips Carol Wolfe James Wolfe Raymond Water Sharon Litz Coleen Kelley John Sadowski Pamela Cook Harry Parks Pfc Roland Moore Air Force Moore Pfc. Moore Chanute Ill

Court Approves Funds for Prosecutor Office 1953

Common Pleas judges D A Cook and John D Pincura today approved a $16 000 appropriation for assistants and clerical help for Prosecutor Paul Mikus department for 1953. A $3 050 request for criminal investigation work next year was approved, with total current year funding at $7 000.

Common Pleas D. A. Cook John D. Pincura Paul Mikus

Cold Air Moves In From Canada

Colder air moved down from Canada into the north central portion of the nation and advanced southward into northern Texas and to just north of the Ohio River. Mild weather prevailed over the Gulf and eastern states with little change in the Pacific Coast. Increasing cloudiness spread from the Central Plains into Oklahoma as the Weather Bureau warned of rain mixed with snow from Oklahoma northeastward to central Ohio.

United Press Canada Texas Ohio River Gulf and Pacific Coast Central Plains Oklahoma Weather Bureau Ohio

Estate of Erwin Dreger Left in Probate Court

An inventory filed in probate court lists the Dreger estate at $44,495 with $28,500 in real estate in Columbia township and Parma Heights, personal property $4,719, securities $2,182, and accounts receivable $8,850. A separate docket notes several civil matters and a missing money report.

Erwin Dreger Columbia Township Parma Heights

Police Court Fines In Lorain Traffic Violations

Pleading guilty to traffic violations in police court today were Trigo Mutter 916 East avenue speeding Eduardo A Pena 1546 East 30th street Lorain speeding and George Cherney 1215 West Thirteenth street Lorain reckless driving each fined 10 dollars and costs by Mayor Ault. Shirley Jane Gillespie 567 Hilliard road cited for failure to make a safety stop pleaded innocent case continued to January 8. Emma K. Ziegman Elberta Beach and Robert L. Folden RD 2 Oberlin speeding to appear later. Charles Edward Taylor 1824 West avenue charged with driving without lights operating an unsafe vehicle and no license fined 10 dollars on each count. William Burns 147 Warden avenue fined 10 dollars on no license. Archie B. Hunter 308 Sixteenth street fined 5 dollars on intoxication. Walter Noster case from Route 57 incident December 3 dismissed by Mayor Ault.

Trigo Mutter East Avenue Eduardo A. Pena East 30Th Street Lorain George Cherney West Thirteenth Street Ault Shirley Jane Gillespie Hilliard Road Charles Edward Taylor West Avenue Broad Street West Bridge Henry W. Ault William Burns Warden Avenue

Christmas Parties Held by Scout Packs at Local Schools

Scout Pack No 107 held a Christmas meeting at McKinley school with a tree pledge oaths carols and presents from Santa. Pack No 131 met at Ely school community room with Den 7 and Den 8 performing skits Den 3 opening with colors Den 1 and Den 8 acting out The Night Before Christmas. George Larkin led awards Bill Coughlin earned a Webelos Badge and Captain Burton Johnson spoke on Salvation Army aid. Santa distributed gifts to children as dens repaired toys and collected clothing.

Scout Pack No. 107 McKinley Den 5 Santa Claus Cub Scout Pack No. 131 Ely School George Larkin Den 3 Den 7 Den 8 Den 1 Burton Johnson Salvation Army Bill Coughlin H A. Weisman Den William Custar

Motorists Cited After Chain of Local Accidents

Andrew E. Hutchinson and William H. Hambrook cited after collisions at West Ave and Broad St and a rear end crash on Lodi St. Hutchinson found guilty on police evidence and fined ten dollars and costs. Minor damage reported in several linked incidents amid traffic tie ups on Lodi St and Lake Ave.

Andrew E. Hutchinson Ninth Street West Avenue Broad Street William H. Hambrick State Street Hutchinson Harold Hintz Sheriff Street Lodi Street Charles Kale R.D Avon James Davidson Harwood Street Kalo Mildred Shober Erie Street John Williams Clinton Avenue Williams Lake Avenue Adams Street Harry L. Chrysler R.D. Amherst L. H. Terrell

Seniors To Sing Carols Sunday

The Senior Hi Y and Senior Y Teens will go Christmas caroling Sunday evening. Afterward the Y Teens will be guests of the Hi Y at the YMCA club rooms. They will sing at the Home for the Aged and other city locations.

Y.M.C.A

Market summary from Cleveland and Toledo grain and livestock quotes

Livestock markets show steady to higher bids with cattle at prime 33.34.59 and cattle categories varying. calves steady with prime 35-38. hogs active 10 to 20 cents higher. Toledo cash grain on track with No. 2 wheat around 2.20 to 2.21 and corn around 1.61 to 1.62. produce prices listed for apples carrots celery cabbage lettuce onions parsnips squash tomatoes turnips with varied container prices.

Cleveland Toledo

Naming Of House Committee Heads Near Complete

Ohio House Speaker designate William Saxbe works to finalize committee chairmanships. He already named Kenneth Berry to lead the Reference Committee and reassigned F. K. Cassel to head the Liquor Committee and David J. Lewis to chair the Mines Committee. Saxbe aims to convene chairmen next week to discuss legislative challenges.

Columbus Ohio House of Representatives William Saxbe Champaign Cleveland Saxbe Kenneth F. Berry Coshocton Berry F. K. Cassel Wyandot David J. Lewis New Lexington

Legion Post Helps Gifts for Yanks Fund With 25 Dollar Gift

Elyria American Legion Fest 12 authorized a 25 dollar contribution toward the Gifts for Yanks Who Gave fund. Money from members on meeting night and post funds will be sent to state officials to buy gifts for veterans in VA hospitals. Six new members were initiated. A New Year Eve party for legionnaires and guests will be held. An American Legion stamp club will be formed after the new year with details to follow.

Elyria American Legion Post State Legion American Legion Stamp Club

Gates School Patrol Hosts Western Style Chili Supper

Fifty Gates School Safety Patrol members enjoyed a Christmas party in the school gym. A chuck wagon chili supper served cowboy style around a simulated campfire. Patrol captain Bob Smith led singing and games. Patrolman Thomas Graham spoke and showed films.

Gates School Safety Patrol Bob Smith Thomas Graham City Police Safety Education Division Miriam Laine Fern Gates George Carter Herbert Kaatz Solomon Weinstein

Freshman Hi Y Meeting Time Adjusted to 8 15

The Freshman Hi Y Chapter announced its next meeting will begin at 8 15 p.m. on January 6, instead of 7 15 p.m. The change was reported as official.

Hi-Y

Stock Market Performance Of Major Firms

A market roundup lists prominent companies including American Radiator American, T. and T., Anaconda Copper, Bendix Aviation, Chrysler, General Motors, U S Steel, Republic Steel, Sears Roebuck, Warner Brothers, Woolworth, and others. Shifts in price and trading activity reflect broader economic trends and sector movements.

American Radiator American T. & T Anaconda Copper Aveo Mfg Bendix Aviation Chrysler Cleveland Elec Trum Columbia Gas i Fruehauf Trailer General Motors Glidden Co Industrial Rayon Kennecott Copper Kroger Montgomery Ward N. Y. Central Ohio Edison Ohio Oil Penna, R. R Republic Steel Richman Bros Sears Roebuck Socony Vacuum Standard of Ind Standard of N. J Standard of Ohio Texas Company Toledo Edison U. S. Steel Warner Brothers Woolworth Co

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Santa Arthur Sudro-Curtis Ambulances Legion Ralph Michaels Legion Committee Ford Refenning Herman Borchers Paul Kearney Robert Frederick Post Auxiliary Margaret Miller Claire Wendell Hayden Evans Ralph Terrell Charles Kremser H. H. Beavis Charles Hansen Elyria Rector Godfrey Show Death Records William Majesky, JE Mrs. Mynn Albers Krage Funeral County Bar Association Andrew Keep College Project O.K J. G. Morris W. E. Heck Charles Heck J. C. Woodings Edna Laver William Papay Wilma Warren Prosecutor’s Office Stanley McAlpin Grafton Dana Wilkins Albert Hummel Blaine Street Mary George Street Thomas White Justice C. C. Lord’s Court Harry Decker Murray Ridge Road Sheriff's Department Decker Police Dept. News Emma K. Ziegman Elberta Beach Robert L. Folden R. D Archie B. Hunter Sixteenth Street Walter Noster East River Road Ohio State Patrol Elyria and Vicinity House Legion Post Gates School Patrol Jack Underman Elyria Savings & Trust
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