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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1954
Page
12
End of year figures show Elyria collected 65900 from city ordinance fines and a 2 percent rise from 1952. Fines from gate laws totaled 7755 paid to county and state. Former officials Auk Boggs and Keys are noted with small shares of costs on state violations.
A Cleveland 13 year old, Woodrow Wratler, was jailed for investigation after a collision on Cleveland Street near N Logan Street. Police linked the car to Yellow City Cab Co. and questioned supervisor E R Bell about ownership papers. Bell denied employing any Wright as a cab driver.
Four members of the Elyria Board of Realtors returned from the two day annual conference for presidents and secretaries of local boards in Columbus at the Deshler Hilton Hotel. C Val Spicer and Alice H Pitman attended for their local offices while A J Foreman Jr and John Kinter joined as state officers. The meeting featured installation of 1954 state officers directors and committee chairmen during a Wednesday luncheon and included addresses panel discussions and an idea clinic to set goals for the upcoming year.
The United States may accept Soviet proposals for preliminary tests on arranging disarmament talks under U.N. auspices. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. chairs the U.N. Disarmament Commission this month and could convene the atomic parley. The Soviet Foreign Ministry said Russia accepted Charles Bohlen's offer to help with procedural tests and suggested talks in Washington or Berlin ahead of a Jan. 23 meeting of the Big Four foreign ministers. Zarubin and the Soviet envoy were authorized to represent Russia in West Asia.
Avon Lake man William Gartman Jr. 24 was found dead in a garage from carbon monoxide gas. Coroner C Ward said the gas caused the death and the body was found in an automobile with the ignition off. Depew sheriff and Avon Lake police investigated, noting the auto was not running when discovered. Funeral services set for Gartman.
Dora Davy 13 survives second car crash but another passenger, Mrs. Helen Parker, is killed on Chardon road hill Euclid as driver Truman Parker loses control in snow. Parker’s wife dies beneath a wheel. Davy, adopted daughter of Emma Horton, escaped injuries. Parker and Davy had dined in Chardon before returning home. Prior Feb 10 a group of Wellington seniors, including Davy, were in a fatal accident after a game in New London.
Whitman, manager of the J C Penney Co store in Elstia, was elected first vice-president of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce at the regular monthly board meeting. He succeeds George Beall, former general manager of the Graystone Hotel, transferred to Springfield last month. Beall’s term expires March 31. Whitman has served on the board for a year and chairs the Government Affairs committee. James Walters, factory manager of Bendix Westinghouse Air Brake Co, was named to fill the vacancy on the board.
Core tests underway after a fire at the Oro Turnpike project near Ocerin Road in South Amherst to determine concrete replacement. Fire department logged four other calls statewide, including grass and orchard fires on Quarry Road and Buckeye Street. Extra crews and state patrol help were sent as the day wore on.
Marietta Ohio. George B Holst retired fire chief died Wednesday night from injuries after being struck by a car on December 28 He was 78 Holst a past president of the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association led the Marietta department for 32 years before retiring in 1942
President outlines a broad program to lift the U S economy including flexible credit tax measures and expanded foreign trade while urging Democratic support. He advocates a four cent rate for first class letters and other postal rate reforms to reduce red ink and keep the economy strong. He warns of a possible recession and promises timely action if needed. He also seeks a debt limit increase and notes stricter citizenship forfeiture for those advocating violent government overthrow.
The FCC today dismissed Lorain Journal Co of Lorain for television channel 31. Other channel applications remain pending. Immediate construction is authorized for a new TV station on Channel 22 in Corpus Christi Texas.
Wakeman firemen were called to West Clarksfield twice early today to a blaze that damaged the roof of the Harow Welch home. The first call came around 2 o clock and they returned about two and a half hours later. The fires cause is undetermined though a defective chimney is suspected. The second floor, occupied by tenants, suffered substantial water damage.
The Ohio Fuel Gas Company announced a $27.20 pipeline project to extend gas service to the east and north sections of Sheffield Lake Village. A six inch main will run along Ivarhoe Ave to East Lake Road and Sunset Avenue, with a new three inch main branching at Cove Beach. A second project adds a gas main to the east area reaching Avon Lake corporation line, improving service for about one third of residents. Traffic will be unaffected, and gas will serve cooking water heating refrigeration and space heating as approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. A 1933 feeder line upgrade and a $37,240 pipeline in Lorain are also noted with Burkhardt Construction managing the latter, expected to take about 60 days.
Beatrice Frabotta of Avon Belden road Ridgeville backed into a driveway and was struck by Richard Miller's car on Stoney Ridge road. Howard Barton of Ethel drive Oberlin reported his left front end damaged after skidding on Branch avenue and hitting a bridge. Neilie Stewart of North Ridge road collided with a parked car owned by Anthony Burger on Elyria avenue near Lorain after skidding. Victor Russell of Wainstead avenue Cleveland skidded into the rear of a truck on Route 10 west of Route 76 and then into a field.
Kenneth J. Pietch argues the city prioritizes costly traffic studies and master planning over funding simple ice skating for children. He cites Mrs Shoup and the Turnpike Commission, urging immediate fixes like Washington Ave bridge and questioning long term results of costly surveys.
Hosea Frank Houte, 72, of Amherst escaped injury yesterday when his car ran off Baumhart Road and into a ditch after skidding on a Northbound stretch. State Highway Police reported loss of control as the vehicle left the roadway.
Funeral services announced for Stephan Pandy 26 a consulting service engineer and Lorain emergency police captain who died yesterday at St Joseph's Hospital. Also listed are deaths of Elizabeth J Brucker Nora Bilow Marjorie Albrecht and Felonena Frabotta with service times and burial plans. Survivors and church affiliations noted for each case.
Ballots mailed to Merchants Division of Elyria Chamber of Commerce for a three member board. Fifty nominees include Edwin Schulz and Nelson Fitch as division chair candidates, with 24 governors to be elected in pairs from diverse business sectors. Balloting closes January 15. new officers and directors serve one year.
A youth rally will take place Monday at 7 p m at the North Church of God on Lear Nagle Road off Route 20 Ridgeville. Five churches from Cleveland, Mentor and Elyria will participate with Mrs W R Marcum as district leader. Revival services continue for another week with Rev D R Moreland of Somerset Pa as speaker exploring Coming of Christ and The Proportion topics.
Lorain County Health Department reports many food service operators have obtained their 1954 licenses. Applications and licenses are available in person at the Health Department. The annual fee is 13 dollars and license must be posted conspicuously. Operating without a license violates Ohio food service laws.
Dr Franz Gruen of Elyria on Route 20 was hit from behind by a tractor trailer driven by Ronson Miers Jr of Cleveland. The collision occurred at 4 15 p m one and one half miles west of Lorain Cuyahoga County line as State Highway Patrol investigates.
Lorain residents face various small claims and legal actions. Harold Haefka reports thefts from his car on Jan 5 at Roli Arena. Probate Judge Malcolm Thomson approves a 2000 settlement for 11 year old George Hubach injured in a May collision in Avon Lake. Charles Adams is fined 10 dollars for reckless driving after Jan 5 offense at Routes 16 and 76. Duard Caley wins a 102 dollar suit against him by Mutual Clothing Co. Dorothy Battles sues for bi 1950s debt. Ohio Sanitary Supply Co sues Ernest and Katherine Gross for 156 dollars for materials used in property improvements. Frances Yourkevitch files suit for Givosce from Menry Jr. and changes in regulations.
Elyria attorney Grover L. Larry Severs announces his Republican bid for probate judge, which also makes him a candidate for juvenile court. A veteran of the Air Force, he returned to law practice in Oberlin after military service and has been active in civic and Republican politics locally. He is married with two children and is son of former Elyria High principal J. D. Severs.
Four trucks and one automobile were involved in two accidents yesterday morning near Daniels Cabins on Route 20 west of Ridgeville Center. Emory Tench, 3653 E 78th St, fractured leg and facial lacerations after a flat truck crash into a utility pole. Russell Ingner, 26, of Elyria, stopped due to downed lines, followed by Robert Ewing Jr of Dayton who jackknifed. Har ing’s semi tried to move, damaging a tail panel. David Todd, Elyria, suffered minor damages. Ingner cited for reckless operation. Tench to be cited for driving without a license.
Thomas D. Hardesty of Lorain was freed on bond after arrest at Third street and Middle avenue for operating a vehicle without a license. He pled guilty to disobeying a stop sign at West River and West Bridge streets. William J. Glen Daniel, 44, of Lorain, was fined 10 dollars plus court costs for offenses today. Robert Krueger, 31, of North Olmsted, pled guilty to failing to control his car in a two car collision yesterday at Huron and Elbe streets.
Lorain County Council of PTA units met at First Congregational Church Elyria for the first of four parent education study sessions. The program showcased the buzz discussion format on Are ye Spoiling Our Children, with Miss Emma Gleason guiding questions. The second session, a socio drama, is set for next Wednesday, with the council meeting February 3 at Maplewood School.
Toledo grain quotes list No 3 soft white and No 2 yellow corn with varied ranges. Cleveland livestock prices remain active with prime cattle 24 to 26.50, calves 25 to 28, and hogs at 24 to 26.25. Eggs poultry and dairy prices from federal and local sources follow, with graded eggs and live poultry quotes and produce items including apples carrots lettuce and onions reflecting general market shifts.
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