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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1954

Page

12

Maplewood PTA Hosts Midwinter Dinner for County Council

Maplewood P T A hosted the Lorain County Council of Parent Teacher Associations at its midwinter meeting with dinner for over 90 guests. Girl Scout Troop 63 eighth graders served, while bouquets and decorations highlighted Founders Day themes. A Founders Day skit honored Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst, candles symbolized past present and future, corsages honored past council presidents, and cake ended the event.

West River Road Maplewood P. T. A Lorain County Earl Hursley Girl Scout Troop No. 63 Edward Reirds John Stone William Boyd Campbell Belden Alice McLellan Birney P.T.A Justin Emlich Maplewood Phoebe Apperson Hearst Arnold, Keller Wilson Brookside Harry Meyer Beverly Boyd Elmer Love Brownhelm Harold Moore Amherst Henry Wigert Edward Reindl Myron Sooy Russell Johnson Mildred Struck Walter Rust Edwin Strosack Ernest Goodsite

Driver Cited For Drinking After 3 Car Collision

Three cars on Route 254 west of Pearl road collided at 6 20 last evening. Lillian A McLay 37 of Lorain was cited for driving while under the influence after her car was struck from behind by Paul A Rush Jr 19. Kitts 27 of Lorain drove the third car. All vehicles sustained moderate damage with no injuries reported.

Pearl Road Lillian A. McLay Wilbur Avenue Lorain Paul A. Rush, Jr East River Road McLay Jewell Kitts Til West 22Nd Street

Would-be bandit seeks jail after knife attack in market

Harold West, 24, walked into police HQ Friday night and admitted attempting a market robbery. He said the proprietor wrested a pistol from him and threw a knife at him, and he sought safety in jail.

Atlanta Harold West Polce

Truman Asks Ike To Tell Number Of Reds Among Ousted Aides

Former president Truman challenges President Eisenhower to disclose how many Communists or security risks were ousted from government. He argues no subversion cases were found and accuses the administration of deception. He spoke at the Franklin D. Roosevelt dinner in New York and denied plans for campaign stops though offering support to the Democratic committee.

Truman Ike Harry E. Stinchcomb Elyria Medina Baptist Site King Solomon Lodge New York Presi Harry S. Truman Eisenhower Waite Medina J Franklin D. Roosevelt Americans For Democratic Action Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Kansas City Guardia Democratic Committee Congress

Scuffle Over Gloves Leads to Fines in City Court

At Macs Restaurant at 3 30 a m two Durant customers James Story of 153 Lake Avenue and Joseph H Tenley of 300 West Third Street argued over gloves. Both were fined for disorderly conduct with suspended time. Story admitted guilt and received three dollars plus costs. Tenley was found guilty and similarly fined and suspended. Ovie Harris of 101 West River Street was fined forty dollars for disorderly conduct with twenty dollars suspended.

Macs J. Grant Keys James Story Lake Avenue Joseph H. Tenley Third Street Durant Story Elyria Memorial Hospital Mayor Keys

Technical Book Demand At Elyria Library Increases

Librarian John Rebenack notes high demand for technical books at the Elyria library due to slack in industrial employment. Men out of work seek to improve skills with topics ranging from welding to pattern making. He stresses the need for exact titles and subjects as specific items are often required to meet employer needs and asks for suggestions to guide future acquisitions.

Elyria John Rebenack Rebenack

CIO Educational Director Heads Discussion Here

Orville C. Jones educational director of the Ohio State CIO Council will lead the open Elyria Educational Council UAW CIO meeting at 2 PM tomorrow in the VFW Hall 47 East Bridge Street. He will show slides on Union Labor History and Labor Trends of Today. Jones, a former congregational minister in Cleveland Toledo and Youngstown, has been with the Ohio State CIO Council since 1945 and earlier taught at Oberlin College Graduate School of Theology.

Orville C. Jones Ohio State Cio Council Elyria Educational Council Uaw-Cio VFW East Bridge Street Jones Cleveland Toledo Youngstown Ohio State, Cio Council Oberlin College Graduate School of Theology

Coursey Ordered $100 Weekly Alimony in Lorain Divorce Case

Delmar Coursey of Penn Avenue Lorain a veteran contractor was ordered to pay Mary Coursey $100 weekly temporary alimony while she sues for divorce. Judge John D. Pincura noted the figure as one of the highest in the area considering his $300 weekly earnings. The couple has a six year old child.

Delmar Coursey Penn Avenue Lorain Mary John D. Pincura Pinkura Coursey

Snowy Route 10 Crash Trails Several Vehicle Collisions

A heavy snowfall caused multiple accidents on routes around Middle Avenue and Route 2. Stanton Dewey’s car collided with a truck driven by George Elliott as visibility failed. Basil Whitesel’s car was demolished after a separate crash near Grafton. Lilian Wilcox and Vergil DeLong were hurt in a second collision on Route 20 east of Route 76. Jim Shriver’s car skidded on Lake Avenue and struck Daniel McDonough’s vehicle. Deputies filed reports on the incidents.

Middle Avenue Stanton Dewey Oberlin George Elliott Lake Veood Lilian Wilcox Parma Vergil DeLong Garfield Heights Wilcox Jim Shriver R. D Elyria Lake Avenue Daniel McDonough Tenth Street Lorain

Band Parents Schedule Dance At Eaton High

Eaton Band Parents met at the high school to plan a February 20 dance with an orchestra and docket sales managed by Harriet Durkee. Delmar Fugard presided as bake sale was decided for April 20 PTA meeting. band rehearsals for Euclid tournament in March under Thomas Cunningham.

EATON Eaton Band Harriet Durkee Delmar Fugard Euclid Thomas Cunningham

Three in Cleveland Held for Alleged Narcotics Sales

Federal agents and Cleveland police arrested three alleged lieutenants of a major wholesale narcotics ring after two months of undercover work. Joseph M. Horay, 40, Stanley Secunda, 37, and Rudy Valent, all of Cleveland, faced U. S. Commissioner H. A. Horn with Secunda pleading guilty. Bond set at $5,000 each. Ripberger said heroin was bought from New York sources and that Horay had a prior 1952 dynamite murder suspect link. Albert Sauerhass also faced scrutiny but was released.

Cleveland, O Cleveland Joseph M. Horay Stanley Secunda Rudy Valent U. S H. A. Horn Secunda Ray Ripberger Hadj Ripberger New York Horav Karl Stone Upper Sandusky Albert Sauerhass

Defective Wiring Triggers Smoke Alarm in Home Washer

A short in the solenoid of an automatic washer at 148 Roosevelt Street caused an alarm around 3 20 p m yesterday. The machine began to smoke filling the basement with smoke and fumes. Fire units cut power to the washer. further checks found only damage to the appliance.

Reginald Fawkes Roosevelt Street Engine Co. No. 2

Car Strikes Mailbox Near Leavitt Road Crash

Vera Bender of Leavitt road lost control on slippery Route 58 about two miles north of 34 last evening and struck the mailbox in front of A R McCarty at 5301 Leavitt road. No citation issued.

Vera Bender Leavitt Road A. R. McCarty

Liquor Board To Hold Hearing In Cleveland

The Ohio Board of Liquor Control will hold its second public hearing of the year at 1 30 p m Wednesday February 10 in the Council Chambers City Hall Cleveland The hearings help receive public comment criticism and suggestions and to disseminate information The first 1934 hearing was in Cincinnati January 19.

Columbus Ohio Board of Liquor Control Council Chambers City Hall Cleveland Cincinnati

Missed Once But Not Second Time Slain in Tavern Shooting

In Columbus a 17 year old girl Virginia Price Raleigh was shot and killed by a rejected suitor in a tavern on Christmas Eve. Paul J. Turner, 28, previously involved in a first shooting that wounded Dorothy Louise Williams, 19, was free on $1,000 bond and reportedly called police to arrest him after the incident.

Columbus Virginia Price Raleigh Paul J. Turner Dorothy Louise Williams

Brown to Confer With Elections Officials Here

Secretary of State Ted W. Brown will visit Elyria on February 9 to meet with the local board of elections. The talks aim to interview prospective appointees and clarify duties as Brown travels the state. The two terms expiring this year, Dr. R. J. Fortney and J. C. Mac Dermott, are recommended for reappointment.

Brown Ted W. Brown Elyria Board of Elections R. J. Fortney Wellington J. C. MacDermott

Goudvis Elected Officer at Ohio Concrete Block Association

T L Goudvis president of Concrete Masonry Corp was elected measurer of the Ohio Concrete Block Association at the first annual convention in Columbus. Charter member Goudvis joins William A Rodgers of Chillicothe as president with Sam C Davis of Dayton as first vice president and O H Seeger of Columbus as second vice president.

T. L. Goudvis Concrete Masonry Corporation Huron West Streets Ohio Concrete Block Association Columbus Goudvis William A. Rodgers Chillicothe Sam C. Davis Dayton O. H. Seeger

Police records show multiple traffic and court actions in North Olmsted

Arnold H Goodwin was fined ten dollars and costs for reckless operation after backing from a parking space on Broad Street at 12 50 a m. His car struck John W Young's vehicle on Bath Street causing minor damage. Other cited individuals faced fines for reckless driving failed to control cars or running red lights. Eugene Burnworth pleaded innocent to reckless driving with a February 13 hearing set. A John Doe warrant emerged from a verbal assault at a rooming house on Lodi Street, while Ernest Koenig had a fine suspended pending court costs.

Arnold H. Goodwin North Olmsted Broad Street J. Grant Keys John W. Young Bath Street Ned Gladys K. Harrington East River Street Sylvester Krebs Grafton Manuel McLemore W. 15Th Street Raymon Nixon Y. MC. A James Stepic Lorain Melvin Harris Oberlin Robert Lopez Cascade Street Eugene Burnworth Cleveland Street Ernest Koenig Cleveland John Doe Elizabeth Balk Lodi Street

Court House report and local court actions

At The Court House six chickens were stolen from a coop between 3 and 6 p m. Howard McDaniels 42 of Rush street jailed three days and fined 200 for driving while intoxicated. Nancy Montgomery sues for divorce from John of Cheyenne Wyo citing neglect and cruelty seeks restoration of Ward name. Probate Judge Thompson approves 1500 settlement in Morris Rivkind death with executrix Sarah Fleisher. Three divorces dismissed. cases include Hurley Burl Sheppard McIntyre. Pincura approves 5000 transfer to road fund. Rose Proy granted divorce from Patty for grounds of neglect. City Loan and Savings Co sues William McCarthy Oberlin for 167 and seeks foreclosure. Hutchinson granted divorce from Juanita for neglect.

Howard McDaniels Rush Street Lorain Malcolm Thompson Daniel Feher Morris Rivkind Elyria Sarah Fleisher

Mrs E C Harr Re elected Leader Of Welfare Council

Mrs Edward C Harr was reelected president of Elyria Community Welfare Council at Fridays noon annual meeting. New officers and a 21 member board were named, with terms ranging one to three years. Highlights included plans for a class for mentally retarded children, the Christmas clearance bureau report, and Wings of the New Golden Age Club volunteer work. A German exchange student Miss Eva Hohnerlein attended as a guest.

Edward C. Harr Elyrian Community Welfare Council Hobby Hall Paul G. Hovey Thomas Curtis John Sheldon John A. Howard Harley Reese Franz Gruen Harold A. Guthman Dale C. Kellogg Dexter S. Kimball Harold A. Zealley David P. Hyman Henry Lieske Howard Snyder Howard M. Wells, Jr Hart, Hovey Sheldon Leslie Bowman G. Russel Hargate John E. Nagy William L Newton Clifford L Sherran Curtis and Howard Wells Jaycee Hall Christmas i Clearance Bureau Helen Mulholland Snew Golden Age Club Edna Moore Counsel Helen Townsend Marie Cromling Loraine Meyer Nelle Holliday Donna Bilbeck Beverly Squire Evelyn Witham

Motorist Pleads Innocent in Drinking Charge

James R. Myers of 351 Ninth Street pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated in front of Mayor J. Grant Keys after his car skidded on East Broad Street near Park Avenue last night, knocked down a traffic sign and struck a utility pole. Estimated vehicle damage was $500. Case set for February 13.

James R. Myers Ninth Street J. Grant Keys Myers East Broad Street Park Avenue Keys

Three Accidents Reported At One Highway Location

A sequence of mishaps on Oberlin avenue near Highway 234 began when Don Campbell’s car slid into a ditch at 12 38 a m on ice. While Campbell’s car was being removed, Robert Renner’s vehicle also went into a ditch. At 2 00 a m Andy Cotts struck Renner from the rear as his car was pulled onto the road. Cotts drunk drive arrested. no injuries reported.

Oberlin Avenue Highway 234 Don Campbell Washington Street Amherst Campbell Robert Renner Fourth Street Lorain Renner Andy Cotts South Lake Street South Amherst Cotts

Avon Church Society Set Meeting February 11

Avon church notes an altar land Rotary Society of St Mary Church gathering February 11 at 8 pm in the church hall with Mrs Ann Petsche presiding. Hostesses Mrs Lloyd Wearsch and Mrs Steve Duiala assist. games and refreshments planned. Also updates on Charles Butchko Jr touring with John Carroll University basketball and Aviation Cadet James Schmitz completing 30 week basic observer training at Harlingen AFB Texas.

AVON Altar Land Rotary Society of James Schmitz Theodore Schmitz Harlinger Air Force Base Tex Schmitz Air Force Reserve

Wakeman Man Given 2 Federation Posts

Byron Dalton of Wakeman was reelected vice president of the Cleveland Milk Producers Federation and named to represent the group on the board of directors of the Ohio Milk Producers Federation. Other officers include E A Spafford Rock Creek president Virgil Derthick Mantua treasurer and Ann Vrana Cleveland secretary who serve on the state federation board.

Byron Dalton Wakeman Cleveland Milk Producers Federation Ohio Milk Producers Federation Cleveland S Producers E. A. Spafford Rock Creek Virgil Derthick Mantua Ann Vrana Cleveland State Group

Icy Pavement Blamed In Route 34 Mishap

Icy pavement blamed for a rear end collision in front of St. Vincent de Paul Church on Route 34 around 8 15 last evening. Mary Ann Siska of Pearl road stopped before turning and Feliz Lozada of Cleveland collided with her from behind. Both cars sustained light damage.

St. Vincent de Pani Church Mary Ann Siska Pearl Road Feliz Lozada Cleveland Siska

Two Car Accidents On Slippery Streets Reported

Two separate crashes occurred on slick streets last night causing limited damage. Jerry Gasser of 249 Miller Court lost control near 526 East Avenue at 1:22 a.m., striking a utility pole with $200 damage and no injuries. Mrs. Russel S. Wood of 112 Bell Avenue skidded on Harrison and St. Clair, hitting trees for $250 damage. Fred E. Fries of Avon Lake cited for wrong way driving after a head-on on Chestnut Street, due in court February 11. Minor damage reported in a collision between Alckie Delis of Lorain and Clifford R. Geiger of Westlake at Cleveland and Longfellow streets. no charges filed.

Jerry Gasser Miller Court East Avenue Gasser Russel S. Wood Bell Avenue Harrison Street St. Clair Street Clifford R. Geiger Westlake Cleveland Longfellow Streets

Market prices for eggs poultry butter and produce

United States Department of Agriculture terminal market prices show varied rates for eggs and grade A and B poultry, with live poultry receipts too few to report. Produce like apples, carrots, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, radishes, and watercress is listed with regional notes and price ranges, reflecting steady fruit and vegetable markets in Ohio and nearby regions.

Jeggs United States and of Agriculture Cris G. S Ohio McIntosh Akis

Democrats Release Truth Kits On McCarthy Speaking Tour

Democrats accuse McCarthy of exaggerating and distorting his record in a nationwide speaking tour. They cite edited clips and past remarks to claim he is careless with the truth away from Washington while attacking Truman Acheson and White.

Joseph R.mccarthy Washington Wisconsin McCarthy Charleston W. Va Iparty Truman Acheson Harry S. Truman Dean Acheson Harry Dexter White Herbert Brownell Jr White Treasury International Monetary Fund FBI Democrats Truth U. S

Grafton Kiwanis Officials Meet for Year Start

GRAFTON The first meeting of new officers and directors of the Grafton Kiwanis club for the year followed the regular dinner. President Harry Jantz read roll call as reports from officers and bills were reviewed. Officers approved donations to March of Dimes Tuberculosis Bond and Heart Fund and discussed two church support projects. New members bal loted. Robert Nesbett welcomed, Dave Thompson welcomed back after an accident. Travel film on Sweden highlighted the program. next week Barney Rothgery will direct.

Grafton Grafton Kiwanis Club Harry Jantz March of Dimes Heart Fund Fred Streebel Russell Fulton William Reese Robert Nesbett Dave Thompson Sweden Barney Rothgery

Strictly Confidential New York Release Cautions on Public Print

A New York press release arrives with a bold warning that the information must remain confidential until it appears in print, signaling sensitive or embargoed material awaiting publication.

New York

Elyria area bonds and school notes listed in brief

A compact list of parish and public debt items appears with multiple bond and school district entries. Items include Elyria School notes, Ohio Turnpike references, and parking facility bonds, showing percentages and serial numbers alongside locations such as Elyria and 100 Ohio Turnpike.

Antiver Elyria Parking Elyria School Ohio Turnpike

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