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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1953
Page
8
Washington reports that federally inspected meat production last week fell six percent to 391 million pounds, eleven percent below the 1952 week. Hog slaughter dropped eight percent, cattle four, calf about one, and sheep and lamb about two percent. cattle and calf slaughters stay above a year ago while hogs remain well below last year.
Rev Isaac Morris aged 98 the county's oldest citizen is getting two back teeth. He says the late appearing teeth are “raising cain” with his store teeth in Paoli Indiana with a light humorous tone.
Fields Methodist Church School hosts a Christmas program tonight at 7 30 p m a worship service with nursery kindergarten and primary carols and a junior class Christ mas story in a choral scripture reading Afterward the film Brightest Night is shown Volunteers will serve refreshments a guest with gifts for each child and a tree decorating drive with gifts sent to Korea and 100 chickens funded for Egyptian children the event invites all community members
In Alexandria a department store Santa, drunk on spirits, abandoned his sleigh for a patrol wagon. He was jailed on a drunk charge but City Judge Gus Volz dismissed the case, sending Santa home to his four young children.
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives selects "Research in A Sound Marketing Program" as the theme for its 25th annual meeting in Chicago January 11-14. Special focus on marketing and foreign trade. Assistant Secretary John H. Davis will discuss "The Place of Farming in A National Farm Program."
Michigan State College agricultural economists predicted hog and lard prices will stay strong through 1954. They expect smaller price gaps between light and heavy hogs and advise farmers to feed hogs to heavier weights during the first eight months of the year.
New Richmond Ohio residents collect canned goods clothing and toys to aid 12 000 tornado victims in Vicksburg Mississippi led by Bob Secrist a former Vicksburg resident who cites Civil War era tensions and Gen Ulysses Simpson Grant as local ties the effort aims to ease lingering Civil War feelings while providing relief.
Chatham church to present the cantata From the Realms of Glory on December 27 at 7 30 p m with a fellowship supper and watch night service planned for December 30. Grange gathering featured Hazel Rogers Brigitte Pleines Avery and Alvin Clapp performances plus letters from Eileen Roberts now in California. Also notes on hospital progress for Mrs Jennie Bradley and local travel for deer hunting and visits to Nashville with Jo Nell Porter.
At the Lorain County Shrine Club annual meeting in Spring Valley Don McGinley of Elyria was elected president for 1954. Other officers include Al Alvarez first vice president Jerry Stang second vice president William Weslon Jr secretary and Roy Reisinger treasurer. Directors named are Max Calkins Cecil Garland Hubbard Wilcox G. T. Scott Robert Baetz Dr. Robert Adair Ira Porter Fred Burmeister Fred Lewin Edward Lehman Edwin Meyers and Charles Travis. Ned Burkett Dick Popp and Charles Travis served as nominating committee. A buffet supper followed for 65 members and the club totals over 350 members countywide. A December 29 organizational meeting in Elyria Elks Club was announced.
Tips for home bakers include buying pineapple cherries citrus peels and nuts in advance. Four pounds of fruit yield about 14 cups total. one pound walnuts yield 1 3/4 cups nutmeats. almonds yield 1 1/2 cups. filberts yield 1 1/2 cups. Prepare pans and measure ingredients a day ahead to ease the bake.
In Austin, Texas, curator A Garland Adair of the Texas Memorial Museum added Asa Brigham to the list of signers, correcting a 1891 facsimile error that trimmed his name. The Texas Heritage Foundation’s new facsimile revealed the omission after 62 years.
Washington reports the federal government contributed 51.7 million dollars to help care for the needy in Ohio during the year ending June 30. The amount accounted for about half of all money spent in Ohio for this purpose.
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