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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1954

Page

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Benson Warns Farmers Costs May Spark City Revolt

Secretary Ezra T Benson urged Congress that city dwellers could revolt if farm price supports prove too costly. He defended a proposed flexible system with 75 to 90 percent parity aims and a plan to spend up to 1 billion dollars over three years to ship surpluses abroad as foreign aid, while lawmakers debate funding and implementation.

Washington Ezra T. Benson Benson Senate Agriculture Committee Congress U.S Eisenhowser Gilnet Truman Eisenhower

Great Plains Warm Up To Zero Amid Wide Midwest Cold Snap

Central and northern Great Plains see rapid warming while states from Minnesota to the Dakotas endure extreme cold. International Falls reported the coldest reading, 39 degrees below zero, as Minnesota and nearby regions shivered. In Memphis, outdoor pool events drew warm-weather contrasts with locals in fur coats. A boundary near the Nebraska line caused a swift drop from 44 to 7 above in Chadron in a single hour.

Florida Palm Beach Great Ward Palmgrees Beach Miami Minnesota Iowa Dakotas Memphis Midwest Canadian West Coast Great Lakes International Falls U.S. Weather Bureau of Chicago Great Plains Nebraska Chadron Neb

Icy Pavements Spark Multiple Weekend Car Crashes

Slippery roads blamed for several weekend accidents reported to the sheriff. Robert Haynes, 26, Oberlin, turned into a ditch on Russia road to avoid a collision, with three passengers. Nancy President, 26, Oberlin, and Nehemirah Haynes, 27, Oberlin, were treated and later released from Allen Hospital. Beverly McDermott, Bedford, damaged her car front after sliding into a truck driven by George Savin, Elkhart. Another crash at La Porte damaged cars of Edward Reynolds, Thompsonville, Conn., and James Clouse of Grafton. Maurice Cote of Lorain and Ray Shewell of Cleveland damaged on Russia road. Arthur L. Brown of Dewhurst road damaged after rear-end collision with Dawson Kelly of Cleveland.

Sheriff's Department Robert Haynes Edison Street Oberlin Russia Road Apone Nancy President Nehemirah Haynes Box 89 Allen Hospital Beverly McDermott Bedford LaPorte George Savin Elkhart Ind Edward Reynolds Thompsonville Conn James Clouse Grafton Reynolds Clouse Sheriff Department Maurice Cote Broadway Lorain Ray Shewell Foster Avenue Arthur L. Brown Dewhurst Road Dawson Kelly E. 89Th Street Cleveland

New London Water Shut Off To Fire Alarm Periods

New London via Board of Public Affairs urges all water users to stop using water the moment the village fire siren sounds due to standpipe repairs reducing pressure with no tank reserve. Inspection by Harlton Jennings confirmed damage in the 36 inch flume from tank to ground. Replacement would cost 5000 dollars, repairs cost 4500 dollars to extend usability.

New London Board of Public Affairs Harlton Jennings Continental Fremont Company

Shotgun accident kills 6 year old girl in Hamilton

A six year old girl, Eve Imm Mills, was killed when a shotgun fell and discharged at home in Hamilton while she played with her brother. Coroner Garret J. Boone confirmed the fatal accident occurred Sunday.

Hamilton 0. S Garret J. Boone Eve- Imm Mills

Weather forecast for Northeastern Ohio

Weather by United Press reports increasing temperatures with highs in the low 40s to 50s, tonight in the low 30s, cloudy and windy then warmer Tuesday. Sunday temperatures 11 to 2, 24 hour precipitation .09 inch ending 8 p.m. Sunday. Humidity at 8 a.m. Sunday 56 percent. Moonrise Monday 5 02 p.m. Moonset Tuesday 7 28 a.m.

United Press Ohio

HELP WANTED Crystal Cleaners Ad

Crystal Cleaners at 587 Cleveland Street seeks helpers for part and full time work. Apply in person with references. Duties include garment care, sorting, and customer service. Hiring immediate, experience preferred but not required.

Crystal Cleaners Cleveland St

Hewitt Resigns From Elyria Memorial Hospital Company Post

James A. Hewitt longtime secretary treasurer and board member of the Elyria Memorial Hospital Company resigns effective January 3 after nearly 15 years in that role and more than two decades on the board. He previously served as acting superintendent during several periods and led the Easter Seal drive for Crippled Children. He will retain his board membership as the executive committee considers the resignation at January’s meeting.

James A. Hewitt Elyria Memorial Hospital Company Hewitt Blair Patterson Gates Hospital For Ohio Society For Cappled Children

County Salary Raises Draw Heavy Criticism

Pay increases of 30 dollars a month for some county workers and annual jumps of 800 to 1200 dollars for assistant prosecutors sparked wide discontent as the new year began. County commissioners criticized department heads for late budget requests and warned they would not approve further raises except in exceptional cases. Some departments like courts and elections remain beyond the commissioners control, and total requested budgets exceeded available funds by about 80 thousand dollars, risking salary accounts running dry later the year.

Crystal Clear Cleaners Cleveland St J. Powell Jones Courts Board of Elections

Complete Garments for $1.99 at Standard Cleaners

Two complete garments priced at 1.99 each advertised by Standard Cleaners with locations at 564 Broad St and 1500 W Ave. The notice highlights a bulk offer and lists the two storefront addresses for customer pickup or drop-off.

Broad St W. Ave

Lions Zone Social Night to Be Held at Spring Valley Club

Guests from nine Lions Clubs across Amherst Lora LaGrange Castalia Vermilion Sandusky Norwalk Bellevue Willard travel to Spring Valley Country Club next Monday evening. Elyria club hosts as co chairmen Roger Busler and Howard Parton coordinate with Amherst, Lora, LaGrange, Castalia, Vermilion, Sandusky, Norwalk, Bellevue, and Willard. International Lions director Dr Dan J V Martin will speak. first ever visiting Elvria director from Greenville attends.

Spring Valley Country Club Elyria Club Roger Busler Howard Parton Cochairmen Amherst Lora LaGrange Casstala Vermilion Sandusky Norwalk Bellevue Willard Cincinnati Dan J. V. Martin International Lions Greenville Elvria

Accident Victim Leaves Hospital in Berea

Mrs Martha Freischer of Marks Road Columbia Station was discharged from Berea Community Hospital after an automobile accident Saturday. She suffered a brain concussion when her car struck a pole and skidded off Prospect Street while attempting to stop for a bus. Rushed to hospital by the Berea Fire Department.

Columbia Martha Freischer Marks Road Columbia Stallion Berea ‘Community Hospital Prospect Street Berea Fleischer

Driver's Wife Hurt In Mishap On Route 611

A collision on Route 611 near Lorain involved George W. Hanmore of Sandusky and Stanley Edwards of Amherst. Hanmore rear ended Edwards when Edwards slowed to avoid a dog. Mrs. Hanmore received severe bruises and was treated at St. Joseph's Hospital. No charges filed.

George W. Hanmore Schiller Avenue Sandusky Lorain Hanmore Stanley Edwards Hamilton Street Amherst Edward St. Joseph’s Hospital

Clouds block total lunar eclipse in Ohio forecast

Clouds moving into Ohio tonight will prevent residents from seeing the total eclipse of the moon. Forecasters expect a break in the cold wave by Tuesday, with temperatures near normal by Wednesday. Snow and freezing drizzle may freeze on impact, making travel treacherous.

Ohio Mid West Buckeyeland Youngstown Cleveland Canton Akron Toledo Delaware Circleville Columbus Cincimnnati Chillicothe Dayton Columbus Weather Bureau

Kickoff Dinner Starts YMCA Campaign Drive

The annual YMCA membership drive opens with a kickoff dinner at 6:15 p.m. tonight for campaign workers. More than 200 people are expected as the one week drive aims to raise membership to 1,100, an all time high. Richard Eliott of LaPorte will head the effort.

YMCA Harlie Stevick Richard Eliott LaPorte

Mrs Mallow Leaves Hospital After Burn Injury

Mrs George Mallow, 2023 Elyna Council president and Welcome Wagon hostess, was discharged from Elyria Memorial Hospital after suffering third degree burns while preparing supper at 438 Cambridge Avenue on November 3. She can be up part of the day but will remain at home for several weeks while recovering.

George Mallow Elyna Council of Elyria Memorial Hospital Mallow Cambridge Avenue

Satan's Kingdom Cold Day Reports Freezing Temps

Temps plunged to eighteen degrees below zero in Satan's Kingdom today as residents faced harsh winter conditions. Local authorities urged residents to stay indoors, conserve energy, and monitor weather advisories for updates.

Satan’s. Kingdom Satan’s Kingdom

Where To Turn FREE yr. service. Little Joe's Electric

Little Joe's Electric at 299 Lodi Phae offers free year service guidance. The ad promotes no charge help for electrical needs and suggests customers contact the shop for advice and referrals.

Little Joe’s

Cascade Park Skating Pond Freezes This Winter

Cascade Park skating pond is now in fair condition for skating. Park Superintendent John Machock Machock says this is the first time this winter the pond has been suitable and with cold weather skating should be possible for several days.

Cascade Park John Machock Machock

Eisenhower urges expansion of health and rehab programs

President Eisenhower urged Congress to create a 25 million dollar federal re-insurance program to broaden private and nonprofit health plans and to expand vocational rehabilitation restoring 660000 disabled Americans within five years. He called for stronger public health research, broader federal grants to states, and construction of medical facilities including non profit hospitals for the chronically ill. He rejected socialization of medicine but backed national health goals.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Eissenhower House Senate U.S. Public Health Service Charles A. Wolverton House Commerce Committee Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Ensenhower

Mayor Outlines State of the City Before Council

Mayor J. Grant Keys plans a six point State of the City message before the city council tonight. An appropriation ordinance for income from the two mill levy, defeated at the polls last November, is expected to be less than last year. Keys and Safety Service Director Michael Lotko spent hours refining the turnpike plan and will meet Governor Lausche and turnpike officials. He will report concrete facts from these talks and also discuss Elyna Transit Co. next, with a council chambers meeting set for tomorrow night.

J. Grant Keys Keys Safety Service Michael Lotko Turnpike Commis Columbus

Carey's Clam Bake Ticket Sale Ad

Reserve tickets early for Carey's Clam Bake on January 27. Call for tickets in person.

Carey Adv

Drilling Pays Off as Water Found Near Wellington

Water was found after drilling 50 feet into quicksand on the Howard Zacharias farm in southwest Wellington township. Work over the past week aims to relieve the village water shortage. Supt. Howard E. Hawk says efforts continue to develop the find and 20 trucks are ready if reservoir water runs low. Ohio natural resources director A. W. Marion visited to inspect pumping sites or trucking options.

Wellington Howard ‘Zacharias Howard E. Hawk Electric Light and Water Plant A. W. Marion Ohio Natural Resources

Wellington Entry Gains Finals In Speech Contest

Wellington High senior Steven Miller is among five finalists in the 29th annual Prince of Peace declamation contest, chosen Sunday in Columbus. Winners are to be announced after finals January 20 at Memorial Hall during the Ohio Pastor's convention. Connie Washka of Amherst High also won the county contest held December 6 at LaPorte Methodist Church, part of a three thousand youth field offering prizes up to 200 dollars plus four year scholarships.

Steven Miller Wellington High School Prince of Peace Columbus Memorial Hall Ohio Steven Connie Washka Ame Herst LaPorte Methodist Church Young Miller James Dennis Tallmadge

Boy Fatally Burned in Cincinnati Home Fire

A 10-year-old boy named William Turner died from burns suffered in a Cincinnati house fire Sunday night. His older sister Patrina, 12, awoke and saved the baby before escaping, while their two-year-old sibling was not named in the surviving details. The article notes the boy died of burns covering most of his body and describes a chaotic scene as the sister carried the infant to safety.

Cincinnati Cincannatito Urliam Turner Ponce Patrina Ismoxe Wiliam iEibron William

Cartoonist Ray Evans Sr Dies at 66 in Columbus

Columbus Dispatch cartoonist for 31 years Ray O. Evans Sr died at his home after a months long heart ailment. He was 66.

Columbus Ray O. Evans The Columbus Dispatch

Dont Rush for Bus Doctors Warn In Classified Style

Doctors urge readers not to rush for buses and to consider private travel options. The Chronicle Telegram promotes independent travel and highlights favorable auto buys in its classifieds.

Chronicle-Telegram Chronicle - Telegram

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