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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1954
Page
12
United Press staff report on the adoption shortage driving some couples to risky, illegal options. Agencies stress honesty in motives, limit applicants by age and marriage length, and require health exams. many rules vary by state, with a six month post placement period before final papers.
Amherst village council halted further steps on a charter form vote after Jaycees president Fred Stilgenbauer urged cautious handling. He said the group may seek open forums and a 1957 census to assess Amherst's path to city status by 1960, with action only if population nears 5,000.
Oberlin College announces a public series of lectures and panel discussions for the new Humanistic Tradition course during the winter term. Thirty-one faculty from Arts and Sciences, the Conservatory of Music, and the Graduate School of Theology will present across fields such as philosophy, religion, literature, art, and languages. The program includes lectures and panel discussions open to the public, with credit students having readings and conferences with faculty.
Toledo greeted President Celal Bayar of Turkey with a formal welcome. He arrived from Cleveland after a day of tours and receptions, including a Republic Steel Corp visit. Gov. Frank Lausche and Mayor Anthony Celebrezze led the welcoming procession, with Charles White of Republic Steel hosting at the steel mill.
James Roosevelt and his estranged wife clashed over a kiss and tell letter in ongoing maintenance and support disputes. They set a Friday Pasadena hearing before Superior Judge Kauffman to determine cause for temporary support until trial.
The February meeting of St. John’s Men’s Club will host a card party for members, wives, and lady friends in the St. John School assembly room Monday at 8 o’clock. President Walter Zander notes special prizes. Arrangements are by A. F. Steller and the entertainment committee.
President Eisenhower defended his cabinet choices amid a pending confirmation showdown. He hinted at a possible review of 2,200 dismissed federal workers deemed security risks, while joking about his interest in rising coffee prices and his amiable rapport with the press despite long news conferences.
Vermilion Parent Teacher Association plans Founders Day Thursday evening February 11 with a 6 30 PM pot luck supper in the elementary cafeteria. Mrs Walter Warmee past president will open with a brief address. Harold Freshwater will show pictures of Mexco from Lorain High School on leave to work with the Ford Foundation. Dinner is for adults only and each guest brings a dish and table service.
Members of the Elyria Lodge No. 103 initiatory degree team 1.0.0.F. travel to Oberlin tonight to confer the degree on four candidates instead of Saturday as announced. In the business session Noble Grand Clifford Clapp appointed Frank Walker chairman of the membership committee and Clifford Wheeler chairman of arrangements for an oyster supper before the next meeting on Tuesday February 9 at 6 30. Reservations with Clapp. Pinochle tournament will start next Tuesday. participants must apply that evening.
Police Lt. Alfred J. Weber 41 remained in a coma at Grace Hospital as city officials prepared to question him. His daughter found him unconscious in the family garage Tuesday night after his photograph ran in a Cleveland paper linked to a raid on a protected vice den. An indictment charging statutory rape was expected against Joseph Cremati arrested in the raid. A 33 year old woman also arrested in the raid has accused Cremati.
John Clark aged 33 of Oberlin was fined 150 dollars and costs and sentenced to 20 days in county jail after arraignment by Justice C C Lord on charges of driving while under the influence at liquor. He was arrested on Route 20 west of Elyria on January 30 and had previous similar arrests.
A 1932 automobile owned by George S. Preston of Homerville was wrecked when slippery pavement caused it to leave Route 18 west of Wellington and overturn. Preston, 61, was not injured in the mishap.
Death records report Louisa Winson aged 82 of South Amherst died at 1 45 yesterday at her daughter’s home 214 E Main St She survived by son Alfred four grandchildren and three sisters Funeral at Emmerich Funeral Home Thursday at 2 pm officiated by Rev Deweese Singey burial Evergreen Cemetery Also obituary notices for Moses O Currier of Collins died at Norwalk Memorial Hospital survived by wife Edna children and ten grandchildren Services Friday 2 pm Collins Methodist Church Burial Collins Cemetery Harry F Day Sr burial in Elmwood Cemetery Lorain and Edward Henry Day services arranged Elyria First Methodist Church burial Brookdale Cemetery Henry formerly of 124 Grant St employed by Worthington Ball Co 32 years died in Port Orange Fla body arriving Elyria Saturday 9 40 am to Sudro Curtis Funeral Home for 4 pm service with Dr James Siward officiating
Cleveland Williams 68 of 482 Clifton Avenue died at 8 20 p m yesterday in Eisyria Memorial Hospital after two weeks illness. Born Coatopa Alabama December 28 1881 he lived in Eisyria five years and worked at the Eisyria Foundry. Survived by wife Maggie Belle Williams four sons and six daughters. Body at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with arrangements to be announced.
Mrs Lucy Houserman 74 of 1233 Charles court died at 4 30 am today at Elyria Memorial Hospital after being taken there last Sunday She was born in McKeesport Pa April 11 1879 and lived in Elyria 33 years She was a member of the First Congregational church Surviving are four sons Charles Floral Park NY John Pittsburgh Pa George Avon and Phillip Denver plus four grandchildren and two great grandchildren Friends may call at Sudro Curts Funeral Home until 6 pm Thursday Services at 1 30 pm Thursday at the First Congregational church with Rev B Kenneth Anthony officiating The casket will not be opened at the church Body to be taken to H Samson Funeral Home Pittsburgh Friday Burial in Richland cemetery Dravesburg Pa Saturday morning
Vermilion workers raised 578 dollars Sunday evening in the Mothers March on Polio for the March of Dimes fund. The Vermilion American Legion Auxiliary and the Junior Women's League sponsored the campaign. After the canvass a light lunch was served at the Legion hall and a Legion sponsored dance followed with proceeds turned over to the March of Dimes. Music was furnished by the Ammon group.
Berlin Heights plans a church social with a box social at 7 30 p m. Ruth and Clay Colwell lead the three C's program themed Valentine’s Day or The Hidden Heart. Men’s night will be observed.
Election officials announced eight petitions for the May 2 primary. Republicans filing include Charles A. Mosher Oberlin state senator Frank Ayres Lorain county editor Dale C Kellogg Elvira and Louis A Schultz Jr Sandusky Democrats filing include James Recupero Elvira county commissioner George Steinemann Sandusky for congress Edward De Chant Avon Lake state representative and Robert K Rath Mansteid for state senator.
Legion Post 12 voted unanimously to endorse a plan for an armory in the city and to organize more National Guard units here. The post adjutant will be asked to send a letter to the army adjutant general.
South Amherst residents boosted March of Dimes contributions to 1008 50 with gifts from parents drive businessmen and local containers. The school basketball game added 38 30 and dime cards from students totaled 173 10. Joseph Gargasz and Mrs Elizabeth Krolli will announce the final total when all gifts are counted as the campaign goal rose from 1 000 to 1 500 this year.
Attorneys for Akron industrialist Poncet Davis filed 25 alleged points of claim for a new trial after a federal jury convicted him of four counts of income tax evasion totaling 750000. Davis faced fines of 10000 per count and a five year sentence. Wolpaw also sought a directed acquittal over taxability of about 863000 in Robbins Tire income. government argued Davis owned 99 percent of Robbins stock.
Two Austin Power Co employees were killed late Tuesday when 267 pounds of nitroglycerine they were transporting exploded. James Ross Jr., 20, of Hamden, and Ralph F. Hutchison, 24, of Wellston, former high school athletes, died in a rubber-tired carrier blast. Plant officials noted no other injuries and minimal property damage as investigators probe the cause. The deaths are the first at the Austin Co. since August 1946. Both men left wives and young children.
Washington The House Public Works Committee overwhelmingly approved a Senate bill authorizing U S participation in building the St Lawrence Seaway. Chairman George A Dondero R Mich said the vote was 236 in a show of hands.
West Point officials clash over whether organist Frederick C Mayer should retire or continue work on a costly organ project viewed as a world class masterpiece. A Pentagon and White House appeal seeks authority to let Mayer stay past retirement to finish the intricate instrument begun years ago.
A Lorain municipal court fined James Kramer 200 dollars and jailed him three days for driving under the influence. An Elviaia estate valued at 20 239 dollars was probated for Helen Kipf who died in a Monroe Michigan truck crash last November 20. A 500 dollar settlement was approved for injuries from a Longbrake car accident near Grafton. Virginia Watkins obtained a divorce from Wendell Pincura. Civil actions include Szabo vs Graovac over lease option and other suits for injuries from a December 1953 four car collision and a 1954 sheriff’s department purchase. County commissioners approved civil defense budget and film purchases. A theft report covered an electric saw worth 75 dollars. Multiple divorce and non-support actions were filed or settled, including Hartwig partition suit.
Mayor J Grant Keys decreed February 7 to 13 as Boy Scout Week in Elyria. In a written statement he urged citizens to honor volunteer scout leaders whose unselfish efforts contribute greatly to the city.
Three drivers were fined ten dollars and costs each after appearing before Mayor Keys for traffic violations. Ezra A. Egar, Earl Sawyers, and William Keisler faced varied charges including failure to yield, reckless driving, and unsafe vehicle operation. Edward Moore and Joseph Felgemaker received fines with suspensions. A collision near East avenue involved Gladys Harrington and Arthur Sherman, with Harrington cited for reckless operation. Additional incidents included a trailer pole strike and multiple control violations at East River intersections, with hearings continued for James Francis.
Cattle and calves show mixed steady bids with steers prime at 24 to 25.50 and heifers 21 to 24. cows 11 to 12.50. bulls 13 to 18.50. Calves around 30 to 33 with light lambs steady. hogs 160 to 190 and up to 230 pounds at 28.78. Butter market steady. wheat and corn mixed with No 2 yellow corn $1.51 to $1.62. oats 79 to 90. soybeans at 2.08 to 2.99.
A South Amherst food drive collects canned goods and staples for three families left homeless by a Quarry road fire. The Ameri can Legion Home on Route 113 accepts donations daily 9 to 11 am and Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7 to 9.30 pm. Contributions should be placed at the Legion front door. Local aid comes from Amherst Lorain Elyria Sheffield Lake Vermilion with Mayor Henry Garland naming Mrs E S M Hyatt as campaign chair. Committee members include Mrs Almon Brockseiker Mrs Richard Dickinson Mrs Walter Ellis Mrs Joe Gargasz Mrs Harold E Moore Mrs James Nicol Mrs Fred Schacht Mrs Henry A Stick and Mrs Herman Witt. Cash donations go to Ma and Pa Perkins, 102 W Main St.
James G. Crossley resigns after 11 years as managing editor of the Columbus Citizen to become editor of special publications for the Newspaper Enterprise Association. Jack Keller, former hurdler and 1932 Olympian, will become managing editor at Scripps-Howard newspaper. Crossley leaves February 15.
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