Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

Page 1

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1955

Page

1

Congress Leaders Nominated Today

Democrats name leaders for the new Congress as the session opens Wednesday. In the House, Lyndon B. Johnson is expected to be elected chairman of the Democratic conference and likely Speaker nominee Rayburn remains. Senate Democrats pick leaders while Republicans prepare token nominations and set party conferences.

Washington Capitol Congress Don B. Johnson Tex House Senate Semel Jesser San Rayowm Earle C. Clements Rep Johnino W. McCormack Mass McCormack Turm Thomas C. Hennings Jr Democratic Senate Walter F George Styles Bridges Rayburn Joseph W. Martin R-Mass GOP

Death Followed Pillow Fight in Galion Case

Frederick Spears, 17, confessed to murdering his sister Patricia, 16, and dragging her body to a thicket. He described a pillow fight in her bedroom as the trigger, with the slaying occurring last Friday morning. Police note no clear motive and investigations continue amid broader national security coverage.

Crawford County Sherif Elwood Jacobs Spears Olga Yanis Thelma Dent Eisenhower Himi Arias Sven Tluster Inreal Remon Hav

Dickason Denies Charges Plans Appeal and Park Board Change

Dickason denies the charges and plans an appeal after being dismissed from the city Civil Service rolls. Wilcox is replaced by B Vernon Bell on the City Park Board by Mayor Keys, who cites Bell’s strong business record and fresh ideas. Bell succeeds Wilcox, term conflicts cited after salary disputes. The board will meet to select a chairman and discuss park funds for 1953.

Dickason Wilcox B. Vernon Bell Repubican Democratie J Grant Keys Bell Firbbard Wilcox Memer Chitman Dee Keys Flytra Ue Chronicle-Telegram Mayer Park Board Myers H‘nantes Park Fund City Hall Washington Ave Earl Bell Cloth-_ ing Co Elyria Gliyria High School Oberlin School of ‘Commerce Kirwans Club Junior Achievement Red Cross Community Chest YMCA First Methodist Church Harry Reynolds Robert Krieg Earl Bell Uport Planning Commission Board of Zoning Appeals A. Agate Reynolds LaGrange Grafton Lodi Stain Road Cascade Park Ellsworth Schneider Arthur Ely Hirt Doelowen Elsem Latko Teller Sen Civil Service Latko Jeanne Lotko Civil Service Commission Dicka Isar Firmp Sand Elter Onliys Jim Jim Seres Dickasor Connail Lotke

Lausche names John Wilcoxon as state finance director

Governor Lausche appointed John M. Wilcoxon a Columbus Republican to be state finance director at a $12,000 annual salary succeeding the late Herbert D. Defenbacher. The move follows political maneuvering with Senate leaders after Wilcoxon’s confirmation amid opposition discussions and cabinet considerations.

Republican Columbus Frank J. Lausche John M. Wilcoxon Wilcoxon Herbert D. Defenbacher Walcoxen Lausche Defenbach Ers Senate C. Stanley Melone Chem Nelsonville Thomas J. Herbert Saginaw Mich House

Weather and tragedy in Northeastern Ohio incidents details

The region experiences cloudy cool weather with occasional rain and a federal style forecast. In Akron a house fire injures three children and a deputy state auditor, Wilcoxon, 26, who rescued them. The blaze started when Eugene Pierce knocked over an oil store range amid a domestic dispute.

Uecnaeu Cosquresst Ohio Ned Jape Witogxon Epee James Pierce Rhodes Che Lew Post Tren Vicki Pierce Leonard Suesday Occa Pierce Geraldine Wilcoxon Craion Tor Lucretha Valentine Low State University Perlie Cr L. C State Bureau of Inspection Akron Defenbacher

Wooden's Food Market Closes All Day Wednesday

Wooden's Food Market at 442 Cleveland Street will be closed all day Wednesday per an advertisement. The notice provides no further details on services or reopening times.

Wooden’s Food Market Cleveland St

German Gun Used In Panama Killing

Panamanian police report that at least one German made machinegun was used in the assassination of President Jose Antonio Remon in the national cemetery of Panama City on Monday night.

Juan’ Franco Washington (M Army Anulfa Anas Panama City INS Jose Antonio Remon National Cemetery

Dr. Birkbeck Recovering From Pneumonia at Home

Dr. J. Birkbeck, noted Glyza physician surgeon, is reported recovering satisfactorily from pneumonia at his home on 1850 Grafton Road. He also contracted pneumonia last May, affecting prior health status.

Where To Turn Courthouse Pay Hiked 22 23 Produce

Courthouse pay rises noted for the 22 23 period affecting staff costs. Produce prices and poultry markets show shifts with local buyers watching trends closely. Real estate transfers and suburban listings appear in weekly stock quotations and market briefs. Wellington broadcasts include TV radio and women’s pages updates.

Radio Wellington

Lineman Killed in Formosa Earthquake at Taipei Work Site

Lancaster man 24 year old Robert Markwood, lineman for South Central Rural Electric Co op, died after touching a live wire during a quake in Taipei Formosa. Event traced to east Formosa near Suan. No other casualties reported. Also notes a local liquidation of items and a store inventory notice at 206 E Bridge St Elyria.

Lancaster Robert Markwood South Central Rural Electric Co-op, Inc Taipei Formosa Epic School East Formosa Suan Bridge St Elyria Peerless Laundry Office Equipment Co

Train Jackknifes Near Port Clinton Blocking Lines

Two freight cars on a New York Central train jackknifed east of the Portage River Bridge near Port Clinton, blocking four main lines from early morning. A broken track frame aboard a car is blamed. Toledo traffic rerouted via Clyde Freeport and the Big Four to Sandusky. details on cargo were not released.

New York Central Portage River Bridge Port Clinton Toledo Clyde Freemont Sandusky Regster Star News

Also Mentioned on This Page

Inspec Black River Eiyria al Johnson Co Hiyha A. J. Baltes, Inc Norwalk Johnson Co Ohio Turnpike Commission Chronicle-Telegrami David Cem Inose Armed Services Shain Anialhe Suo Yuvia W. C. Westmoreland Panama Cal National Assembly Jeanne Garnerin France Napoleon Chronicle Telegram Hart Dickason Wubrbard Wilcox D. Vernon Bele Bally Jean Pierce Sherlee Pierce Allen Pierce Caroline Craion Juanita Johnson Ada Lee Michigan Ron At Dr. Birkbeck Erencees Efe Amherst Comics Entertainment Page Tarain News Oberlin
Search Courier

Search the The Chronicle Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Chronicle Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication