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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1954
Page
1
Columbus dispatch reports the Ohio Turnpike Commission rejects arbitration for the Elyria dispute, favoring Supreme Court involvement. Mayor Keys proposes a five member nonpartisan arbitration board to study and decide the matter, while councilors debate timing and details.
The Elyria Chapter aims for 38970 in the 1954 Red Cross drive starting March 1 led by president David P. Hyman. The campaign seeks more members and broader volunteer involvement with over 500 volunteers promoting Join and Serve across the chapter area.
Partly cloudy tonight with a low around 24. Monday will be cloudy with a temperature range similar to last year from 24 to 4. Humidity at 8 a.m. Monday is 64 percent. 8 p.m. Monday remains to be seen. Sunrise is 7:27 a.m. Monday and sunset at 9:58 a.m. Monday.
Four defendants indicted by the grand jury were sentenced by Judge John D. Pincura to Ohio penal institutions after pleas of guilty. George Beaire, 22, living in Lorain and formerly of Kentucky, drew an indeterminate term at Mansfield reformatory for burglary and auto taking. Benke, charged with recidivism for a December robbery at Willow Hardware and auto theft from Victor Mihuta in Lorain, will serve concurrent terms. Ralph Reynolds, 44, received an indeterminate penitentiary term for issuing checks with no funds. John Vakeries, 28, of 1558 East 32nd Street, Lorain, was sent to the penitentiary for an indeterminate burglary term at Palagyi Gasoline Station, Lorain, January 2, while on probation for auto taking. Donald Brunger, 22, 4028 Elyria Avenue, indicted for receiving stolen property, was committed to Mansfield reformatories and $250 seized from Excell Machine Co. in Lorain.
A heavy truck and trailer skidded on Route 10 at LaPorte at 3:25 am causing the trailer to overturn into a delicatessen. The store, operated by Doug las Gerber and owned by Martiel Nixon, suffered damage. Oscar J. Thompson of Columbus said the truck skidded and jackknifed while traveling east. Nearby incidents included a car crash on Route 20 at Butternut Ridge and various trailer- and truck-damage reports along Routes 57 and 20 with multiple drivers named.
Mayor J Grant Keys told the city council that once the government and the contractor finalize a lease terms, plans proceed for the armory. He expected Elyria to receive a proposed 75000 military defense project and to repurpose the recreation field if terms are agreeable. City Solicitor Richard Bard said the remaining 444000 off street parking mortgage revenue bonds will be sold once council authorization is official, with a vote anticipated Monday.
The city waterworks committee will travel to Cleveland on February 17 to meet engineer J. A. Avery of Havens and Ison. Major business will focus on electrifying Elyria's waterworks pumping station, as reported by committee chairman Max Pedley.
Delicious home made pies promoted by Marion's Diner located at 110 East Ave. Ady.
Washington dispatch reports Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson denying plans to send American pilots to Indochina. He says a military victory without direct U.S. intervention is possible and probable, though Lt. Gen. John W. O'Daniel might be sent to head a new U.S. mission after talks with Joint Chiefs. France had asked for transport plots to bolster air links in Indochina.
Warren Zaiss of Oberlin road, Detroit magazine editor, 18, is in serious condition at Amherst Hospital after operative treatment. Former editor of American Majority locally, he became ill two weeks ago and required multiple blood transfusions from St Joseph's blood bank. Zaiss, type AB positive, received support as his sister Alma Zaiss arrived from New York City to be near him.
Deputy Auditor Clark Phinney explains a week long delay from a collision near Loudonville that damaged cartons carrying Elyria Columbus tax forms. Reprints required and about 10,000 blanks must be mailed later, delaying payment for anxious taxpayers. Forms will be available to pay personal taxes soon, but full mail-out may take another week.
Crystal Cear Cleaners at 587 Cleveland St offers one day shirt cleaning service.
A Maple wood School on West River road in Elyria township was burgled last night, yielding about 160 dollars from an office safe and teachers desks. Desks and doors were damaged. the safe opened with a hammer and chisel. Principal Arthur Engle said the loss seems minor compared to the damage. Custodian Enoch Morns found the building at 7:30 am. Sheriff’s deputies investigated. insurance covers the losses. Principal noted lunch money was already deposited and there is little cash kept overnight. He suspected juveniles or inexperienced intruders.
The United Nations command formally charged the Communists with violating the armistice by smuggling combat aircraft into North Korea. Maj. Gen. J. K. Lacey called for an immediate neutral investigation and urged inspection teams be sent within 48 hours to towns listed as smuggling points, including Pyongyang Taechon Uiju Sinnugju Northeast Wonsan Saamchan and Sunan airfields. He named Sandong and Sakchu as legal entry points and said shipments bypassed other designated ports.
Elyrians reported a brilliant flash of lightning and thunder last night as a snow shower passed through the area. A Cleveland Hopkins Weather Bureau official called it unusual for February but attributed the event to local snow shower conditions and fluctuating cloud electricity.
Columbus Ohio selective service chief Col Chester W Goble announced a March draft call of 390 young Ohioans. The notice details a statewide mobilization with local boards preparing to process registrants and arrange induction schedules.
Ohio faces a total of 2,980 men drafted this year with the March 1954 call far below earlier estimates. Rural researchers report new insecticides offer control options, effective in 1953 for bean beetle issues in major bean states east of the Mississippi.
French Defense Minister Rene Pleven arrived in Indochina with full powers to halt a Communist drive approaching Laos. Front line dispatches say Red spearheads along the Mekong River are within six to twelve miles of Luang Prabang as Pleven plans steps with U. S. military authorities. Pleven asks for stepped up American material aid and pilots to fly transport planes to sustain French and Laotian troops in remote areas. Paris denies a request for U S flying personnel, but sources say the appeal is under consideration. Civilians in Vientiane join defense alongside the 308th Red Division, expected to form a last-ditch defense within 48 hours.
Brand new spring and summer jewelry including earrings chokers and bracelets advertised for $1.00 at Birkline's Specialty Shop located at 250 Second St. Tee invites customers to see them now.
The Elyria board of education approved employing two teachers for the night adult education program at Elyria High, Mrs. J. C. Walker and Lester Schmitt. They are already teaching under the program. The board granted a leave of absence for illness to Miss Elizabeth Main, who began teaching last September and requested leave for the rest of the year. The session also authorized selling the final 98,900 dollars of bonds in the first school bond issue. Bills were paid, contractor statements approved, and cafeteria and athletic funds reports reviewed, noting a total gain of 460.90 with one basketball loss at Ashland.
Glenn E. Kemp, 69, retired Columbus police prosecutor, died Monday afternoon at his home after a long illness. A former policeman, Kemp left the force in 1945 and began his law career as police prosecutor.
Marriage counselors warn that under 25 is a fragile period for couples with many calling it quits. If an employee quits, contact the Chronicle Telegram Classifieds at 4751 to start a Help Ad and quickly rebuild staff.
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