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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1951
Page
12
County Engineer Don Patterson believes electrically heated highways could melt snow and ice quickly, reducing maintenance costs and keeping main routes passable during heavy storms. He notes modern airport runways use heated surfaces and cites Maine as an example.
The Verkemp Company of Cincinnati with Fuller and Associates of Cleveland win a bid to supply 47 000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia at 17 cents per pound for the city pumping station in 1952. Estimated total cost to be about 61 020 with price adjustment allowed if costs rise. Delivery in 100 to 150 pound cylinder sizes.
The Stars and Stripes reports Allied advances forced Communists to move POWs near Manchuria. Some escapees believe Dean remains alive aboard a northbound train. Forty Ohio workers from Dean’s plant, guests at a Pyongyang camp Christmas party, received turkey dinners and bonus checks. attendees included E. C. McCormick Jr. and Charles Hera of Akron.
Elyria DAV announces a new date for Cavalcade of Mystery at Elyria High School auditorium featuring Carlo the magician. The event, postponed from tonight due to bad weather, will be held Saturday January 26.
Wellington inmates Jim Sheldon and John Youngless, both of Wellington, are jailed pending investigation of a Route 58 accident on the Black River bridge at 5:45 a.m. The car they occupied collided with a vehicle driven by Harold Miller of New London. both cars were badly damaged and Sheldon suffered a cut over the eye. State Highway Patrol investigates.
Lehman said he felt the points raised by labor soup banks real estate dealers builders and rental property owners would have little effect on the critical area design discussed at the meeting.
Lorain OH OSFI office reports the Ayrshire herd of C Austin Swartzell Fish LaGrange completed its seventh year on the Ayrshire Herd Testing Plan with an average 0.327 pounds of 3.9 percent milk and 402 pounds of butterfat. The 13 milking cows produced 10,912 pounds of four percent milk on a mature equivalent twice-a-month schedule. Attending were Lee Toner James Tischner and Willard Francis to answer questions.
Winter formally starts at 11 01 a m Saturday as observers warn of worsening conditions. Ohio weather has produced 42 deaths including Marion farmer James Mahton 63 found dead shoveling snow and Dayton family victims from kerosene heater fumes. Other fatalities include Leonard Wallace 60s and Edith Ogleshee 21 found in a car with the engine running near Ottawa. Charles Force 58 suffered a fatal heart attack while shoveling snow in Warren.
In Astoria Oregon the Danish freighter Erica caught fire and 103 survivors were counted. Coast Guard reports 18 may be unaccounted, possibly in an lifeboat, as 81 crew and 35 passengers total 118.
UN forces report slow progress toward possible armistice as 8th Army plans for northern advance. Mail service faces delays from snow, with post office staff expanded to 199 workers and outgoing mail handling limited by delivery and prisoner transfer issues. Snowbound boxes and idle cars hinder mail traffic, while Christmas packages move slowly through normal channels.
A Christmas program features Mrs George Miraben telling a Christmas story and a showing of movies followed by a group sing in an event noted by local organizers.
Ely school schedules two afternoon assemblies in the enlarged gym as pupils showcase talents and projects, while a large 56 pound catfish story unfolds with Grigsby’s fishing trip and a wartime backdrop. The tale intertwines community programs, PTA plans, and a dramatic catch seen before Grigsby’s enlistment.
Five days into the Salvation Army kettle drive, more than 1400 dollars has been raised as snow and ice delayed collections. The Rotary Club El Rey Grotto and Army volunteers counted 230.86 dollars today. Upcoming days: Quota Club, Kiwanis, and Jaycee groups taking shifts. Captain Burton Johnson thanks supporters and asks rural areas to respond to Christmas help appeals.
Eighteen year old Barbara Ann Neville walked free after Madison County grand jury refused to indict her for the pistol slaying of her stepfather Russell Baird. She had been charged with second degree murder after firing a 38 caliber pistol Dec 9 during a quarrel at the Baird farm near London. Barbara testified she carried the pistol to protect her mother Dorothy during the fight.
Harold Sweet reports his son found a Monarch bicycle partially submerged under a bridge on Root road. Deputies will check the stolen bicycle list to determine if it was reported stolen.
A report of legislative activities recommended by Ohio school teachers will be presented to the Elyria public school faculty in January. Two Elyria delegates from the Ohio Education Association convention in Columbus will deliver the report. Delegates F A Dusthimer Anna Catherine Hess and S C Smith attended and were elected to carry the report.
Chinese troops sent Christmas stockings to U N soldiers along the Korean front. A North Korean farmer delivered a sack with a truce flag and a sign claiming gifts from the Chinese volunteers. The items included a handkerchief and propaganda leaflets urging foreign troops to withdraw and peace.
U S officials fear Moscow may order spy trials for four American airmen imprisoned in Hungary after Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky linked their case to espionage. Vishinsky urged attention by military and judicial authorities and warned spies in Soviet aligned states would be tried by Soviet law. The remark signals possible new tensions in East West relations.
Army and Navy officials announce holiday meals for troops in Korea totaling more than 1,350,000 pounds of turkey plus shrimp cocktails. The second Logistical Command reports turkeys fruits and vegetables to feed soldiers across bases in Pusan and beyond. Fines of five dollars and costs are assessed for intoxication in local cases.
Police report John E Repko of 111 Longford Avenue is charged with a traffic light violation after driving west on Cleveland Street and running a red light at Perry Court, leading to an appearance in court on December 22.
A court notice outlines a $3,000 one story building planned at 450 Elmhook Street and foreclosure actions plus a divorce case for Mary Guttorz from Joseph, with legal actions including a ballot for Elyria teachers. The document cites 600 teachers at Guadalupe Banda Lorwin filing suits for divorce from Mon.
Live poultry sales to wholesalers reported tight receipts for turkeys with demand expected to rise. Produce items show varied prices across apples carrots cabbage lettuce mushrooms parsley parsnips potatoes tomatoes greens and more with cattle hogs and sheep trades also noted as market steady to slow. Shared price ranges reflect wholesale levels for Jonathan apples Red Delicious and Golden Delicious varieties amid general market activity.
Lake Ave Congregational Church plans its annual candlelight Christmas Eve service at 11:00 p.m. on Monday December 24 conducted by William Vinson and Rev. Fred E Ulrich. The chapel and junior choirs directed by Frances Brillhart and Mrs J B Campbell will perform along with organist Mrs Stewart Fairchild and soloists Allen Obmes Betty Crawford and Frances Brillhart. The Service of Lights closes at midnight and is open to the public.
SANDUSKY The Coast Guard cutter Tupelo steamed into port and began taking on 230 barrels of fuel oil to avert a threatened shortage. The operation followed reports of fuel concerns among island residents and was executed after coordination with local authorities.
At the Christmas party at Lorain High School auditorium the National Tube Management Club announced 1952 officers led by Regis Greenert as president. James McCartney and Mike Evansco were named first and second vice presidents, Ben Dowding secretary, and Dale Livingston treasurer.
A noon snapshot lists various companies with price changes including American Radiator Anaconda Copper Avco Manufacturing Bendix Aviation Chrysler Cities Service Columbia Gas Fruehauf Trailer General Motors Glidden Co Kennecott Copper Montgomery Ward J C Penney Ohio Edison Ohio Oil Pennsylvania Railroad Republic Steel Sears Roebuck Standard of Indiana Standard of New Jersey Standard of Ohio Texas Company U S Steel Warner Brothers Woolworth Company.
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