29 Feb 1952
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1952
Page
1
SAP S RUNNING Top E R Mc Connell and his son Ea gather sap, loading a mudsled toward the sugar house for syrup production. Elder McConnell drains sap from the collection tank into the storage tank while Mrs E R McConnell oversees the evaporator. Granddaughter Diane watches, eager but too young to help.
The sap runs at EB R McConnell sugar bush near Pitts Neld as spring approaches. E R McConnell and son Edir collect sap while Mrs McConnell tends the fire and skim. The evaporator, installed by Mrs McConnells father Joe West fifty years ago, processes sap into syrup through four compartments. Speed in boiling is key, requiring steady fueling with long slicks of wood. Continued on page 2.
Five day forecast from United Press Ohio shows temperatures two to five degrees below normal with snow in the north and rain or snow in the south. Cold through Wednesday with continued seasonable daytime highs and a low around 27 Saturday night, precipitation totaling about a quarter to a half inch. AMVETS Post 32 invites all to dance with a new orchestra Saturday night March 1.
Southern Democrats in Washington voiced strong support for Senator Richard B. Russell as speculation swirled about a southern revolt if Truman runs. Russell kept his intentions unclear, avoiding commitment to a third party while pressing for a platform acceptable to the South. The scene echoed past 1948 dynamics as party tension mounted ahead of July ballots.
County Treasurer Walter J Wright announced a change in the delinquent real estate tax penalty. The new law sets a straight ten percent penalty for late payments, replacing the old graduated system. Wright closed stately tax collections at 1 568 298 and aims for 2 500 000 by March end.
In Elyria Mayor's court Sidney K Sheldon of 127 South Logan street faces reckless driving charges after his car struck four year old Edward Morse of 158 Clark street in front of Morse's home. The boy is reported in good condition at Elyria Memorial hospital. Sheldon testified he did not see the Morse boy until he was nearly in the street, leading to testimony about distraction by a cat and a waving older boy. He claimed traveling at about 25 miles per hour and questioned whether skid marks near the scene were his. Patrolman Paw Brand was summoned to the accident scene. Further proceedings were directed to continue tomorrow.
Marshal Tito proposed joint Yugoslav and Italian administration of Trieste as a freely administered territory to resolve competing claims. He suggested a two zone setup with alternating Italian and Yugoslav governors for a three year term, to be annexed to the Italian peace treaty.
A seven alarm blaze in downtown Philadelphia destroys the seven story Clinton Hotel and damages three adjoining apartments. About 150 people are evacuated safely. guests on upper floors are rescued by aerial ladders and some treated for hysteria. Sixteen firefighters overcome by smoke. fifty more treated at the scene. The million dollar fire rages for five hours, turning the building into a blazing ruin and threatening nearby areas.
Republican Harold Covault and Democrat Joseph Ushelyn of Lorain are reappointed for four years to the Lorain County Board of Elections. Ushelyn sworn in for a new term starting Saturday, Covault to be sworn in later as the biennial reorganization nears. The board includes James B. Seward and James C. MacDermott, with Matuszak as clerk and Ruth Fax as deputy clerk in Elyria.
Thirteen draft eligible men from the Elyria area left for induction into the armed forces led by John A. Oseka of 117 Franklin Avenue. The group includes men aged 20 and older. A separate report from Cleveland on February 20 covered 11 local preinduction fitness exams. nine passed, one failed, one awaiting reexamination. Ten transfer registrants joined the group with eight accepted.
A 16 year old Kentucky girl allegedly kidnapped from Kings Mountain and taken to South Amherst by three Kentuckians, with one missing key figure. Two men are jailed awaiting trial while deputies chase the missing woman who allegedly profited from the crime. The girl described being orphaned and moved through various foster placements before the abduction.
Patterson told the Kiwanis club that the proposed Ohio Turnpike route might shift north of its planned path. He warned if Ohio roads do not improve, industry will move elsewhere and 42,010,000 automobiles will bypass the state. He said Ohio faces a current road deficiency of 31.6 billion dollars and many brides are unable to use heavy traffic routes. He urged studying the route outside corporate limits and noted broader state investment in road quality is essential. The talk touched on meetings and local notices including a fish fry and American Legion event.
United Nations told Communist forces it will not allow Russia to police a Korean armistice. UN officials insist no change in policy. Russia excluded from the six nation neutral supervision commission. Reds denounce the stance as unreasonable but negotiations proceed with scheduled hearings and staff discussions continuing despite the impasse.
Elyria residents gathered for YMCA dinner to review four years of activity and elect eight trustees for three years. The new board includes Harry Beiter Harald Birch Marion Crowder Wallin Henry Rev Davis G McCamy Carl Niemeyer Ellsworth Schneider and Joseph EB South. John Muchiech will serve one year replacing Rev David Hogan. two more trustees elected for three year terms were Vernon igellale, EK Davies, Richard J Gallmar, Walt J Miller, and R D Oldfield.
A notice seeks information on the whereabouts of a male German shepherd with a slight yearling. The ad offers a 25 reward and provides a contact phone number 8429 for tips. The text promotes inexpensive Telegram Want Ads and urges readers to place ads promptly.
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