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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1953

Page

12

Spitzer Brothers Contest Claim For 17000

Spitzer brothers contest a $17,000 claim in U S Bankruptcy Court tied to Lester E Bateman bankruptcy. They cite $350 in fees and $8325 in cattle losses plus real estate taxes paid during liquidation as factors reducing value. They argue a mortal obligation to compensation and cite auctioneer C B Smith endorsing offspring value and moral obligation.

Spitzer Brothers Dunloggin Romeo Var John A. Adelbert Sidney Stewart United States Bankruptcy Court Kerneth S. Tromson Lester E. Bateman Buttemen’s Sprvers Trey Spitzers C. B. Smith Williamston Mich

Frank Whitcombs Named Emeritus Church Trustees

North Ridgeville Congregational Church elected Frank Whitcomb and others as trustees emeritus and deacons for terms. The meeting approved officer slate, pledged support for the National Building Fund, and set the anniversary dinner date changes. A reception was planned for Hewar Stees’s 8th wedding anniversary.

Frank Whitcombs North Ridgeville Frank Whitcomb North Ridgeville Congregational Church C.S. Winter Walter Reinhart William Isaac Dana Fox Ralph Prechtel Howard Gould Robert Lyons James Wood John Herr C. S. Winter S. D. Hiltebrant W. K. Johnson Edward Forster Robert Hock James Sallay William Winterfield Clara Knowles John Spirck Charles Hoskin National Building Fund Congregational Churches Ridgeville Howard Stacey Apri Harold Carpenter Hewar Steees

Gerald S. Martin declares mayoral candidacy in Elyria

Gerald S. Martin 133 Second Street entered the mayoral race in Elyria, filing his candidacy at the Lorain County Board of Elections. A longtime resident and former council president 1922-23, Martin seeks the Republican nomination in May and, if successful, the November mayoral race. He is a Elyria High School graduate with studies at Purdue and has held executive posts at multiple automotive and manufacturing firms. He currently serves as assistant purchasing agent at Lear Romeo Division in Elyria.

Gerald S. Martin Second Street Elyria Lorain County Board of Elections New York Central Martin Martin W.s Republican Party Elyria High School Purdue Uniersity Purdue Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Akron Willys-Overland Company Toledo American Bantam Car Company Butler, Pa Weatherhead Company Cleveland Cleveland Heater Company Playboy Motor Car Corporation Buffalo Twin Coach Company Romeo Lear, Inc Here

Man Dies In Fire Near Center City Department Stores

A three alarm blaze in a four story building near Philadelphia's center city department store area kills Lois Kheeman 83. About 50 others escape or are treated for smoke inhalation as fire spreads to a neighboring seven story structure. Firefighters later recover the victim's body and search for potential missing persons.

Philadelphia W.ai Center City Lois Kheeman Puiding Kngman

Primary election procedures and potential waivers discussed

Fragmentary notes indicate debate over election procedures and the possibility that primary elections in some districts might be avoided if certain decorations or filings are deemed unacceptable. The text mentions Fege One and Democratic party context without clear specifics.

Contracts Awarded for Two Ohio Valley Plants near Portsmouth

General construction contracts have been issued for two steam electric generating plants to feed AEC’s diffusion center near Portsmouth. Ohio Edison president Walter Sammis announced the awards to Booth Flinn Co. with Ferguson & Edmondson in joint venture for the Egger Creek plant near Cheshire at over 6.5 million dollars, and Sold Construction Co. for the Clifty Creek plant near Madison at over 8 million dollars.

Ohio Valley Electric Corporation Atomic Energy Commission Portsmouth Walter H. Sammis Ohio Edison Company Ohio Edison Egger Creek Cheshire Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Clifty Creek Ager Creek Booth & Flinn Company Westinghouse Pittscurth New York City Holland Tunnel Ferguson & Edmondson Company U.S. Arms Indiantown Gap Sollitt Big Charlestown Indiana Philip Sporn West Virginia

Funeral services for Mrs Edna Farewell held Friday

Funeral services for Mrs Edna J Farewell 78 were held Friday at 2 p m from First Methodist Church with Dr James A Sunard officiating. Burial was in Beige Hill Memorial Park. She wed Tuesday at home 208 Fourth Street and is survived by a granddaughter three great grandchildren a sister a daughter and husband Willar J Farewell.

Edna J First Methodist Church James A. Sunard Biege Hill Memorial Park Cemency Farewell Fourth Street Sys Ee Sen Ard Willar J Heroim Elyria Womer Woc. A Elsbeth Stevens Harod Dicker Funees

Sweeney Ends Ohio Political Career

Former Ohio Secretary of State Charles Sweeney announced in Fort Lauderdale that he will retire from Ohio politics and relocate to Florida. He cast himself as done with public office and not seeking Ohio office again after losing to Republican Ted W. Brown who held the seat.

Ohio Charles Sweeney Fort Lauderdale Fla Sweeney Florida Ted W. Brown West River Road Route 60 Birmingham

Dockmen Refuse To Cross Picket Lines

New York longshoremen refused to cross striking tug lines as two trans Atlantic liners the Nede France and Constitution faced docking uncertainty. More than 1000 passengers awaited guidance on debarkation as tug crews stood with the picket lines.

New York AFL Ne de France Constitution

Stock Market Summary of Major U S Industry Names Read

A list of prominent 20th century companies appears in a market overview including American Radial American T and T Anaconda Copper Aveo Mfg Bendix Chrysler Cities Service Columbia Gas Fructauf Traue General Motors Gudden Kennecott Kreger Montgomery We NY Central Ohio Edson Ohio Oil Penna RR Reomibhe Steel Riehman Sears Roebuck Standard Oil Stardard of Ind ian cardaine Texas Company Edison U S Steel Warner Woolworth.

American Radial American T. & T Anaconda Copper Aveo Mfg Bendix Aviation Chrysler Cities Service Columbia Gas Fructauf Traue General Motors Gudden Co Kennecott Copre Kreger Montgomery We Central Ohio Edson Ohio Oil Penna R R. Reomibhe Steel Riehman Bros Sears Roebuck Seceny Vacuum Stardard Standard of Ohio Texas Company Telede Edison U. S. Steel Warner Brother Woolworth Co

Men Of Pilgrim Church Hear FBI Agent

About 66 men from Pilgrim Congregational Church met for a supper and talk led by William W. Sweet, a Cleveland FBI agent, who described federal and interstate cases and FBI services for local authorities. The event included remarks by Charles Hoskins on a new state loyalty campaign project and a community singing session, with planning for future meetings and a proposed constitution.

Pilgrim Congregational Church William W. Sweet Cleveland FBI Bureau Washington D.C Charles Hoskins Ridgeville Ohio State Conference of Congregational Christan Churches Hoskins Plgrim Church Pleasant Hull Laxe Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Wayne Crozier Richard J. Lehn Tve Earh Tas Creup Don Wright Andrew Wallace Howard Saiciew Ameld Panedius Henry Serim Sai Cts

Wellington Club Receives Charter at Formal Dinner

The Wellington Business and Professional Women's Club received its charter after a dinner at Wellington Congregational Church. Ashland sponsors presented the charter to Luella Ewell. Dorothy Flechtner installed as president with Elizabeth Schuster, Nina Giar, Shirley King, Shirley Oney, and Dorothy Gott in officer roles.

Wellington Wellington Business and Professional Women’s Club Wellington Congregational Church Ashland Business and Professional Women’s Club Wellington Group Marjorie Young Ashland Wellington Club State Federation Freda Smithberger Lorain Luella Ewell Dorothy Flechtner Findlay Eizabeth Schuster Nina Giar Shirley King Shirley Oney Dorothy Gott

Building Stolen, Owner Is Fined

Baltimore, Md. Joseph G Lenoir faced a $100 fine for failing to fill the hole where his prefabricated building once stood after thieves stole the structure and later the foundation last August.

Baltimore Joseph G Lenoir Lenoir

Avon Research Club Plans U N Study Session

Avon Research club meets Friday February 6 at 2 9 p m to study The United Nations with readings by chairman Mrs Albert Hinzel and members Mrs Lee McCullough Mrs Charles Wilford Sr and Mrs Ted Peak hosted by Mrs Charles Meezier.

AVON United Nations Avon Research Club Charles; Meezier Albert Hinzel Mirs Lee McCullough Charles Wilford Sr Ted Peak

Dutch Diplomat Dies After Flood Aid Concert

Dr. Alexander Loudon, age 60, Dutch ambassador to the United States during World War II, died Wednesday night in The Hague after attending a concert to raise funds for Dutch flood victims. Quito reports that Ecuador aims to become the world’s largest banana exporter.

The Hague Netherlands Alexander Loudon United States Ecuador Quito

Former British Official Objects To Deneutralization Move

Former Laborite Foreign Secretary Herbert Morrison warned that dere neutralizing Formosa could draw the United States into war with China. He spoke after a collision near East Broad Street and Cedar Street while noting the need for British consultation before the Seventh Fleet is withdrawn.

London Laborite Herbert Morrison Formosa United States Eugene Tonry Broadstreet Labor Party America East Broad Cedar Street Eisenhower Seventh Fleet Red-held Morrison

Lorain County Bank Directors Elect Officers

Lorain County Savings and Trust Company board members held their annual meeting and elected officers. Harold Birch becomes assistant trust officer in addition to assistant secretary. Amherst branch gains manager F L Hubbard and assistant manager F J Berger.

Lorain County Savings and Trust Company Harold Birch A. B. Taylor A. J. Plocher W. L. Walsh Earl J. Feaver C. F. Wagner A. M. Thome RV. Hancock T. W. Carskaddon C. C. Day R. S. Minges ML A Podley P. s.Eager Amherst Perk F. L Hubbard F. J. Berger

President Eisenhower Joins Prayer Breakfast Crowd

President Eisenhower together with members of Congress attended an early morning prayer breakfast at the Mayflower Hotel organized by the International Council for Christian Leadership. Sen. Frank Carlson presided, with over 500 dignitaries including Supreme Court members, cabinet officials, and military representatives.

Washington Eisenehower Congress International Council For Christian Leadership Sen Frank Carlson R-Kan.), One of Mr. Eisenhower Council Mayflower Hotel Supreme Court Cabinet Armed Services

March Of Dimes In Wellington Exceeds Quota

Wellington's March of Dimes chair E L Henes reports the local fund surpassed the $2,000 goal by reaching about $2,100 so far. The Wellington Aerie of Eagles plans a forthcoming benefit party to boost the drive further.

March of Dimes Wellington E. L. Henes Wellington Aerie of Eagles

Edison sixth graders visit police court and mayor speaks

A group of sixth grade students from Edison school toured police court this morning. Mayor Henry W. Ault welcomed them, praising their interest and noting visits are better than facing charges. Leslie Pressick of 301 West 21st Street, Lorain, was fined 125 dollars and costs and had driving rights suspended for six months after pleading guilty to a police court charge for driving without lights on Lod Street.

Edison School Henry W. Ault Leslie Pressick West 21St Street Lorain Elyria Pressick Lodstreet

Winds From South Raise Temperatures Across Midwest

Mild winter weather continues as southerly winds push temperatures toward the 50s in Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region. A Kansas to Ohio Valley disturbance brings scattered showers while a low pressure system from Winnipeg rides down toward the Great Lakes, with temps expected to fall in Michigan and Minnesota tomorrow.

Wisconsin Canada Midwest Kansas Ohio Valley Winnipeg Great Lakes Michigan Minnesota

Small Decline In Stock Prices

New York stocks fell irregularly in early trading on increased volume. The decline was modest and orderly with few leaders dropping, as first hour sales reached 390000 shares versus 300000 a day earlier.

New York

Beeson Admits He Provoked Driver After Near Collision

In Seattle Everett D. Beeson admits to police he should not have yelled at the motorist who nearly struck him. He asked why the driver did not go ahead and hit him, revealing a confrontational stance after the incident.

Seattle Everett D. Beeson

Traffic Violations and Violent Incident Report

A citation for failure to yield right of way was issued to Walter Johnson after a two truck collision at East Bridge and East River streets. A minor crash on Cleveland street involved Sid ney K Sheldon and Walter Loescher. a separate assault case led to a suspended fine for Wi son J Keiror after his wife Mrs Mary McElroy signed a warrant. Police court saw Elmo Madison plead guilty to unsafe vehicle operation with suspended fine, Allen Canty fined for unsafe vehicle, plus several intoxication fines for Frank Munros Claude Lee Saxton and John Clark. Phillip Mencie wicz Brown Hotel arrested for intoxication.

Walter Johnson East Bridge Street Herman Schnur Longfellow Street East Bridge East River Street Sidney K. Sheldon South Logan Street Walter Loescher Cleveland Road Cleveland Street Henry W. Ault Wison J. Keiror Spruce Street Mary McElroy Elmo Madison Madison Allen Canty Riverside Homes Frank Munros Grafton Claude Lee Saxton Jackson Hotel John Clark East Avenue Phillip Menciewicz Brown Hotel Larry Kobelka Drake Road North Ridgeville Justice C. C. Lord Alice Kobelka Departiment

Jones Seeks 2nd Ward Council Seat in Elyria

Frank W. Jones of 110 Floral Court files for the 1953 Elyria 2nd Ward council nomination. He seeks the Democratic nomination in May and, if nominated, will campaign for the office before the November election. Jones, a Bendix Westinghouse employee and WWII veteran, has held local posts with Disabled American Veterans and the Loyal Order of Moose.

Frank W. Jones Floral Court Elyria Lorain Jones Elyria Cnanter Loyal Order of Moose Bendix-Westinghouse Association

Court approves 300 settlement for teen’s injuries

Probate court approved a 300 settlement by James Wilger for injuries to JoAnne Thomas 17 from a December 14 accident at West 28th Street and Reid Avenue Lorain. Separate suits filed include two 5000 personal injury actions by Frances Zievers and Laura Eichinger of Kenosha against Joseph Kasinski.

James Wilger JoAnne Thomas West 28Th Street Reid Avenue Lorain Joseph Kasinski R. D. Wellington Frances Zievers Laura Eichinger Kenosha Wis Route 303 Gifford Road

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