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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1960
Page
7
A UPI report reviews the 1950s farming revolution driven by science and technology. It notes rapid production gains, mechanization, and rising farm costs amid shrinking farm numbers, with per capita farm income and consumer food shares changing as prices and investment surged.
Four people were injured in a three car crash on Lake Ave and Samuel St with damages light to all vehicles. Darrell F. Smith faced charges for failing to stop in an assured clear distance and a juvenile court citation. Virginia Willis also cited for similar offense. Additional incidents included a reckless driving charge against Larry Hodge after a collision on Broad St and other damage reports across multiple locations.
Valley City High School clears adult recreation plan with weekly sessions from 7 30 to 9 30 p m in winter. Immunization records needed for compliance and notations for objectors. Buckeye High School hosts Saturday student recreation 每 mornings 9 to noon with gym shoes required.
London obituary notes songwriter Harry Gifford aged 82 who penned She Sells Sea Shells Down by the Sea Shore dies at his home Friday.
John Deere introduces a self propelled baby combine Model 40 with an eight to ten foot platform for beans and a low profile redesign for the popular No 43 with a standard ten foot platform, 40 percent shorter height, and eight foot eight inch overall travel/storage. The release also notes a No 2 stuffing for drying hay and a new carrier for rotary hoes. A dealer event in Columbus Friday and Saturday will showcase these updates.
Melvin J. Burton, Director of Internal Revenue for Cleveland District, announced 1959 self-employment tax at three and three fourths percent. Farmers must file federal returns and pay tax if due, with earnings under 400 dollars possibly qualifying to elect payment and receive Social Security benefits.
A 55 year old man Mason Judge was struck by a car while crossing a Cincinnati street on December 71 and died Friday night at General Hospital.
Elyria Fire Department released figures showing Elyria's fire loss during 1949 was about $32000. Dr. Donald H. Tippett named commencement speaker for Elyria High School’s 84th ceremony. Wes Fesler rehired as Ohio State University football coach amid resignation rumors. John E. Davidson elected president of the county commissioners board.
Fifty years ago a shoe store in Oberlin was robbed with four pairs stolen. Police noted the shoes were all different sizes suggesting four thieves or one thief with each family member. Elsewhere striking workers at the Amherst quarries voted 297 to 30 to press on with the strike.
The Silver Spurs Four-H Club elected officers for 1960 at a meeting held last Wednesday at Gordon Jones home. Randy Halen was named president with Charles Wake as vice president Barbara Lupton as secretary Loraine Horton as treasurer Greg Hilfebrant as recreation leader Ann Randall as news reporter and Gordon Jones as health and safety officer. The group plans to meet again January 20 at the home of Mike and Ronald Simon.
About 700 Lorain County farmers, members of the Lorain County Farm Bureau, study how to earn more than 37 cents of the consumer dollar. Officials cite 1959 income at 11.2 billion and rising costs. four ideas include direct selling, restructuring farming, cooperative marketing, and more government aid.
The Ohio State University will replace Farm and Home Week with more programs for special interest groups. The change follows a rise in short courses and meetings, with over 90 000 people attending such events last year. The Agriculture and Home Economics College, Extension Service, and Experiment Station will continue cooperation on special activities.
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