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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1954

Page

2

Industrial Nurses To Meet In Dayton

Dayton hosts the semiannual spring conference of the Ohio Industrial Nurses Association in March 1920. Outstanding speakers include General Edward J. Tracy of the Air Material Command at Wright-Patterson and physicians Dr. Robert A. Bruce Dr. Robert E. Zipf and Dr. Lynne E. Baker. The closing banquet features Dr. Newton E. Levda and Pulsell E. Cox of Novaine Products. registration begins March 19 at the Biltmore Hotel.

Dayton Ohio Industrial Nurses Association Edward J. Tracy Air Material Command Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Robert A. Bruce Robert E. Zipf Lynne E. Baker Newton E. Levda Pussell E. Cox Novaine Products Biltmore Hotel Florence Lewis R.N Allison Aeroproducts Corporation

Two Pennsylvania Cities Lead In Charity Gifts

New York fund-raising firm released year totals showing 10 cities donating 401 million dollars. Pittsburgh residents gave 31.29 million and Philadelphia residents 30.74 million in charitable gifts.

Pennsylvania New York

Pakistan Expands Tobacco Output

Washington reports that American flue cured tobacco exporters may face future competition from Pakistan as Pakistan expands its production to meet domestic needs and potentially boost exports. The Foreign Agricultural Service notes several years of growing output and possible future expansion for export markets.

Washington Pakistan The Foreign Agricultural Service

Grange Building Fund Increases At New London

New London Grange reports a fundraising push as a fish fry on March 13 aims to grow the building fund. A sale of soy beans boosted contributions, with 260 acres under cultivation in 1954. The meeting featured degrees for three candidates, Scout troop demonstrations, and plans for sewing and baking contests in spring.

NEW London New London Grange Lowell Hileman Lewis Heyman Grange Walter Williams Walter Williams, Grangemaster Orphan Williams Home Economics L. O. Dunlap Marie Jackson Henry Parell Joe Duta Japan

Ohio Bull Wins National Honors

Advancer Jester King, a prize bull owned by the Central Ohio Breeding Association, earned national recognition from the American Jersey Cattle Club for high production quality and breeding. Ten cows sired by the bull averaged 12,263 pounds of milk on a 305 day basis with 565 pounds of butterfat, while thirteen other daughters were classified as bred type with an average rating of 83.27.

Columbus Central Ohio Breeding Association American Jersey Cattle Club

Ex POW Batchelor to Start Home Wednesday

Tokyo report says Cpl Claude Batchelor aged 22 from Kermit Texas will leave Wednesday for the United States. He is one of two Americans who refused to go home during operation Big Switch, then changed his mind. His 28 year old Japanese wife Kyoko Araki will stay in Japan until he completes plans for her to join him.

Tokyo Claude Batchelor United States Batchelor Kermit, Tex Kyoko Araki Japan

Berlin Heights Wives Attend O E S Luncheon at Avalon

Mrs W E Shively and Mrs Sherman Hyde led Halcyon Chapter and district officers at the Avalon Hotel dining room in Norwalk for a luncheon honoring grand and district officers and 1954 matrons. Others from Halcyon Chapter included Mrs Clarence Ritz and Mrs Edward Hursey among attendees from Berlin Heights and Collins. News notes list William Shively arriving at Ft Meade from Camp Gordon on February 3 and pending transfer, H J Hill family plans to move back to New Jersey, and Don Smith and Donald Green attending company events and travel due to health and family visits.

Berlin Heights W.E. Shively Halcyon Chapter Order of Eastern Star Sherman ‘Hyde Avalon Hotel Norwalk District No. 5 Halcyon Clarence Ritz Edward Hursey George Opfer Herman Powles Marian Bellamy Ina Reynolds Collins William Shively Ft .Meade, Md Camp Gordon H. J. Hill Milan R. H Kuebler New Jersey Ohio Columbus Hill M. H. Austin Warner R. H. Kuebler Don Smith Berone’s San Gusky Asher Brothers Company Donald Green Dr. J. Derby North Carolina James Green

Junior Achievers Tour Cleveland Industrial Plants

Elyria and Oberlin junior high students toured four Cleveland area industries with two groups visiting American Greeting Card and Publishing, Industrial Rayon, Warner and Swasey, and Thompson Products Museum. The 9 students met for lunch at West 65th and Detroit and returned to Elyria by 4:30 p.m. Supervisors included W. H., Vernon Bell, and Dr. G. A. Smith of the Elyria Kiwanis Club, with Bendix-Westinghouse Automotive officials also joining.

Toue Cleveland Industries Cleveland Elyria Oberlin J. 4 Elyria Kiwanis Club Bendix-Westinghouse Automotive Air Brake Company Kiwanis Robert Buol Western Automatic Machine Screw Company American Greeting Card and Publishing Company Industrial Rayon Corp Warner and Swasey Company Thompson Products Museum Greater Cleveland West 65Th Detroit Avenue W. H. , Vernon Bell G. A. Smith

Hotel night clerk recalls sixth holdup under same routine

Frances Kemp, 60, a night clerk in Oakland hotel, says the job is monotonous after a young gunman on Monday grabbed $7 from the cash drawer and forced her into an elevator before escaping. This marks her sixth holdup under similar circumstances.

Oakland Calif Frances Kemp

Lake Avenue Grange Hustlers Appoint Committees

Lake Avenue Grange Hustlers meet at Mrs. Irene Miller home and appoint committees for a March 5 dinner at the Grange hall. Names on kitchen and dining room duties. next meeting set for March 2 at Mrs. Ann Provomik’s home with a noon dinner. Demonstration on fabrics by Lois Simonds noted. Twenty one residents and three guests attended Lake Avenue Homemakers at Ohia Edison Building.

Lake Avenue Grange Irene Miller Rita Starkey Grange Hall Anna Provomik Alta Behnke Bessie Smith Maude Kindle Ltchen Marcella Scott Margaret Murphy Ann Provoznik Marvin Lois Simonds Ohia Edison Company Eleanor Sheldon Jane Turek Grafton Marie Bechtel Amherst St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church Edna Laver Elyria Township Red Cross Elyria Ishing

More Firms Aid Colleges Fund in Ohio

Granville Ohio Denison University president and Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges chair A Blair Knapp said 100 more business firms pledged support to OFIC. Contributions reached 3120 as of last April and gifts totaled 365,331 over nine months, surpassing the prior year. The funds aid 22 Ohio colleges not tax supported, educating about 15,000 students, with a one million dollar annual need cited.

Granville A. Blair Knapp Denison University Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges OFIC Fed Ohio

Wilson Stevens Says Stevens Can Handle Issue

Defense Secretary Charles Wilson says the McCarthy Army secretary controversy is in Stevens hands and he is sure Stevens can handle the matter properly and with fairness to everyone during a brief Miami Beach vacation.

Miami Beach Defense Charlies Wilson Sen Joseph McCarthy Army Robert Stevens Stevens Wilson

Eaton Ladies Aid plans extra screens and events

Ruth Circle of Eaton Ladies Aid voted to buy two additional screens at a meeting hosted by Margaret Bistline where a tureen dinner was served Eva Rummel led the business session and devotions Cards were sent to Mollie Johnson and Geneva Knechts Catherine Sabol will host the February 25 meeting Martha Circle hosted a dinner meeting at Mrs Paul Hinchar s home with co host Miss Borchert Invitations were received from Mary Circle for a Washington tea February 17 and a party at Ella Rice s home March 4 Jennie Rousseau led devotions The February 25 meeting will be at Jennie Rousseau s with Millie Hill as co host Eaton Hi Neighbor club met at Margaret Bistline s on February 17 Ten members attended an auction to boost the treasury Plans for a pancake supper and a plant seed swap at the April meeting were discussed Bernice Ruski won a prize Mildred Parker of Grafton hosts March 17 at 2 pm

EATON Ruth Circle Eaton Ladies Aid Margaret Bistline Betty Carpenter Mrs. Mayo Eva Rummel Martha Circle Paul Hinchar Margie Borchert Mary Circle Martha Washington Ella Rice Jennie Rousseau Millie Hill Eaton Hi-Neighbor Club Bernice Ruski Mildred Parker Grafton

Kipton Observers Founders Day at Camden PTA Meeting

Camden High School auditorium hosted Kipton Founders Day with Darwin Sharp presiding. Boosters club of Firelands district to meet March 3 at Camden High. Skit The Girls Talk It Over performed by Mrs. Warren Cowen and others. Past presidents honored, refreshments served. Junior class to hold a paper drive. Fenn College official spoke to seniors. Community Church Ladies Aid Society dinner precedes meeting. birthdays honored. License to serve suppers discussed. rug rags and candle making planned for upcoming events.

Fenn College Cleveland Community Church Ladies Aid Society Donald Davidson R. A. Edgar

Wonderful Want Ad Prompt Invites Immediate Call

An upbeat Want Ad-style message urges readers to start today and call the number 4731 for assistance or service, signaling rapid action and immediate contact.

Ridgeville Club Hosts Social and Business Meeting

Ridgeville Mrs Gene Blake of Caseroad hosted the combined social and business La Tafelpa club meeting Thursday evening. Secret sisters for the year were chosen and money making projects discussed. Mrs Edward Gradisek showed colored movies of the clubs New Years Eve party at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Kreci on Route 76. Hostess served a two course luncheon to dames Leo Guggenbiller John Huffman Donald Hubbard Donald Fortune William Furnas Gene Ice Charles Marsher Edward Gradisek Lawrence Linden Edward Kreci Herbert Stockard Fred Martin and guest Janet Urig.

Ridgeville Gene Blake Caseroad la Tafelpa Club Edward Gradisek Edward Kreci Route 76 Leo Guggenbiller John Huffman Donald Hubbard Donald Fortune

Scoutmaster Appointed for New London Troop 17

Lyle J. Knapp, assistant purchasing agent at C. E. Ward Company, named assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 17 of New London. Gerald Fowden is Scoutmaster and Dick Eastman is first assistant.

New London Lyle J. Knapp C. E. Ward Company Boy Scout Troop 17 Gerald Fowden Dick Eastman

Florence Grange Activities Set For April May

Florence Grange met at the Grange Hall with Worthy Master George K. Moon presiding. Miss Pricilla Howard attended the April meeting and the third and fourth degree work were planned for the May session. The women’s degree team will lead the degree. The sunshine chairman reported many cards and plants sent to members. A card party is planned at 5 pm with proceeds to the March of Dimes. The group plans two tableaus for the March Pomona meeting. The Cemeter Club will hold a potluck supper at 6:45 pm with Florence Grange providing dessert and coffee. The heat in the Grange Hall prompted coal room cleanup for charity. Township trustees volunteered to remove and deliver coal to a needy family. The lecturer led a program on the Turnpike, Florence Township schools history, and musical numbers. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arden Wadsworth and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stover of Union Grange. A pot luck supper preceded the meeting. Refreshments committee for March listed.

Birmingham Florence Grange Grange Hall George K. Moon Pricilla Howard Sunshine Ways and Means Moon Pomona Ella Reising Cemeter Club Florence Grange Hall Florence Grange l Linus Peck Florence Township Arden Wadsworth Ralph Stover Union Grange Seneca County T. E. Crawford Paul Cook Burt Call

Birmingham Firelands Booster Club Names Publicity Committee

The executive committee met at Brownhelm School to hear James Ehrman’s report on athletic field rights. A publicity committee was appointed including Mrs Harvey Brandeau of Brownhelm Mrs W L Davidson of Camden and Mrs Arthur Franklin of Florence. Other items note dinner guests for Mrs Summers birthday and local residents purchasing a home in Cascade Allotment Elyria.

Birmingham Firelands Booster Club Brownhelm School James Ehrman Harvey Brandeau Brownhelm W. L. Davidson Camden Arthur ‘Franklin Florence Vernon Summers Daugh‘ter Douglas Franklin Mason Road Summers Carlton Smith Cascade Allotment Elyria Smiths Clipson Jerome Logan Allen Hospital Oberlin Cletus Witter Garfield Road Jim Clary Clarence Parker Harmon Read Arthur Franklin Sandusky

Talk Makes Money Ad Help Through Classifieds

An ad writer offers guidance to craft effective classified ads. Call 4751 to work with an advisor who helps choose result-driven wording and increase response rates.

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