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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1952
Page
3
In the previous fiscal year Net sales totaled 965,364,427 down from 975,766,455. President Harvey S Firestone attributes the decline to the steel strike affecting auto production and rubber requirements.
Historical sketches trace Elyria flower lovers from founder Heman Ely to the Elvira Garden Club formed May 20 1930. Notable gardens, civic projects, and partnerships with the City Park Board and Cultural Gardens reflect ongoing efforts to beautify Elyria.
Gov. Frank J. Lausche named Floyd S S Clark of Urbana to replace Walter J. Buss of Wooster and Willard Bitzer of Washington Court House to replace Frank L. Cooperrider of Glenford. Terms run to Sept. 30, 1958.
In a 1952 Christmas sale in the capital area, suits were one third off and many shoppers, including wives of senators, mixed with the public. Returns were common for wrong size or color, while stores offered cheerful exchanges. Stores saw strong sales on cards and winter gear with will call storage for next fall. A humorous incident involved a portly gentleman with an ascot and spats entering a store via a side entrance.
A man marched to the shop manager and tore open a package to reveal a complete cowboy outfit. He demanded his credit slip after delivering his message. Separately, a new seaport opened at Goose Bay Labrador.
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