Around Our Town column item
A local column notes small town happenings with brief items about residents events and community life. The short piece reflects typical neighborhood snapshots and echoes local concerns and small-town rhythms.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1946
Page
4
A local column notes small town happenings with brief items about residents events and community life. The short piece reflects typical neighborhood snapshots and echoes local concerns and small-town rhythms.
Farming editor notes that farmers should use winter months to repair and overhaul old machinery rather than rely on buying new gear. Flying Truck and Implement Co manager Paul O Davis warns supplies may be tight by spring, with limited tractors and milk tools but strong repair work underway by local mechanics.
Bill Palm of the Wi Speed Gasoline Service Station on Cleveland street Perryscourt says a new chemical product named Clearearb cures ice formation in gasoline. Used in a ten gallon mix plus one part Clearcard, it prevents water in the tank and cleans carburetor jets, improving combustion. Palm reports success at his station and with customers, offering installation and maintenance services including tune ups and accessories.
The Checker Taxi company, long based on Court Street, moved its headquarters to the Jackson Hotel lobby on January 7 to align with a new city order. Ray Barry, owner, opposes moving taxis from Court Street, arguing it burdens locals and harms public convenience. The firm previously used Elks building space during remodeling and now operates from the Jackson Hotel lobby with garage stationing at Reuben Adams.
Clare Poe models a new style two piece swimsuit with bra and trunks at the Swim for Health fashion show held in Hotel Madison Miami Florida.
Barry says he will stay in charge of this business phase at the new Lewton. Cabs will be serviced at Us service station and age out Chestut and Broad streets, dispatched from there, with calls routed through the cab company headquarters in the Jacksey Indy.
Barry reports Checker Cab 18 operates four cars with eight regular drivers, three for extras, three mechanics, and three dispatchers. He envisions purchasing a new fleet in spring with all men drivers, per state labor rules, noting wartime use of women drivers Daytime. Seedless melons promising as growth regulators may stop seed formation, University of Chicago’s Dr. J F Kraus says, speaking at closing remarks.
Regional maritime officials gathered in St. Paul for the North Central States Marine Control Conference to discuss port safety, navigation rules, and enforcement coordination among agencies. Attendees included representatives from state agencies and federal maritime authorities.
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