Wellington Disposal Plant Manager Resigns
Wellington council met to discuss recreation program operation and a board reorganization within ten days. The meeting covered nominations, a 1934 ordinance, plant duties, garbage collection routes, a $500 transfer to the cemetery fund, and continued water supply concerns for the Sterling Foundry with a projected 40 day reservoir margin and 3 million gallons in reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Coartiman
A. J. Weber
Wellington Town
Elyria Realtors Board President Names Committees
Elyria realtors board president Spicer lists standing committees for the year at the noon meeting. Meister chairs program, education chaired by Clawson, arbitration led by Kinter, civic affairs led by Spicer Lehman Pitman. Special committees study a new insurance group and bylaws revision chaired by Zeager with Roose and Ruth. Members seeking board membership include Graber Chapman Madhock Boehler Mann Mann Childs Hammister. Meeting at Elks Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immary
Deane
Kintner
John Kinter
Vern Andrews
L. P. Kaiser
Jack Ryan
A. H. West
Val Spicer
A J. Lehman
Alice Pitman
Meister
Kaiser
Aran
Lehman
The
Elks Club
Kidnappers Arrested After Alarming Rescue Near West Portal
Police traced the kidnapping to a rented home after Lear Albert informed on Moskovito) and led officers to a West Portal Boulevard location. Moskovit was found chained in a front room and taken without resistance. Victim Leonard Meurice, shaken yet grateful, described the ordeal as the suspects threatened him with a knife and forged a real estate ruse before police closed in. District Attorney Thomas Lynch and Capt. James English announced the arrest at the Hall of Justice, noting extensive caution to protect the victim from leaks during negotiations. News crews were briefed as the rescue was confirmed and ransom concerns discussed. The Christian Science Monitor and other outlets coordinated continued coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hall of Justice
Thomas Lynch
James English
Lear
Moskovit2
Owin
Albert
West Portal Boulevard
Jackson
Moskovit
Leonard
Iran
Lorain Publishers Plan New Building
Lorain Journal officials announced a new building costing over 1 million dollars to be erected on the East side of Broadway at Elyria Avenue intersection. The two story brick main block will feature a clock tower, an eight unit press, modern equipment, and parking for 100 cars with a three story press room and a rail spur for direct transportation to the site. Construction to start soon, with occupancy expected by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain Journal Today
Broadway
Elyria Avenue
Seventh Street
17Th Street
Minor Damage in Highway Collision at Two Routes
Two cars sustained minor damage in a crash at the intersection of Routes 7 and 254 yesterday. Frank DeChant of Liberty Street Elvin and Oscar E. Thompson of Garvave Lorain were the operators, with Thompson saying he had the green and DeChant’s car struck the side of Thompson’s vehicle. Police reported light damage to both cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norning
Frank DeChant
Liberty Street
Elvin
Oscar E. Thompson
Garvave
Lorain
Trav
Thompsson
No 2 Continued deep leadership in scouts
Forty units with their top leaders trained and forty units engaging in outdoor activities including camping conservation projects and high opportunities. A total of 650 boys advancing one rank. One hundred scouts attaining first class or higher. Six new units. No dropped units. Total membership 1500. The annual business dinner meets at Amherst Central School on Monday.
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Eace
Amherst Central School
Well Near Wellington Sets Water Capacity Estimate
Howard F E Hawk superintendent of the Wellington water plant reports a new well on the Howard Zacharias farm in the southwest part of town. He says 50 to 60 gallons per minute may be possible, with at least 26 gallons per minute combined into Wellington. Access depends on surging or drilling to bypass quicksand and shale to enable water flow. The well could extend 20 to 100 feet of sand and serve as a valuable reserve or supplement to the regular supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard FE. Hawk
Wellington
Howard Zacharias
Hawn
Wellngton
Hawk
County approves 1179 in purchases by commissioners
Purchases totaling 1179 were authorized by county commissioners for various departments. The largest item was two cinder spreaders from A PurPose Spreader Co. for 720. Other buys included 25 tons of salt from Ohio Salt Co. for 237 batteries for Erie avenue bridge Lorain from Pennsylvania Rubber and Supply for 139 camera supplies from James Camera Shop for 32 and tax rate sheets from Wilmot Printing Co. for 51.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Purpose
Ohio Salt Co
Erie Avenue
Lorain
Pennsylvania Rubber and Supply
James Camera Shop
Wilmot Printing Co
Mail Orders For Dog Licenses Acceptable
County Auditor Frank Ayres advised that dog licenses for 1954 may be bought by mail without penalty if postmarked by January 20. After that date a $1 penalty applies. License cost before penalty is $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ayres
Death of Richard A. Gergel in Amherst
Richard Allen Gergel 22 of R D 2 Leavitt Road Amherst died 2 45 p m Monday at St Josephs Hospital from pneumonia. Born November 30 1931 in New London he lived near Amherst all his life and graduated Amherst High in 1950 where he excelled in sports. He worked with his father Math Gergel at Fairview Farms on Leavitt Road and was a member of First Evangelical United Brethren Church. Surviving are his wife Evelyn Bring nine months married his father Math and brother Math Jr of Amherst. His mother Bertha Gergel died in 1950. The body will be removed to the Garland Zilch Funeral Home to the home of Edward Bring and entombment will be at Ridgehill Memorial Park Cemetery after services at 2 p m at the First Evangelical United Brothers Church with Rev Richard E Appell officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Allen Gergel
Amherst
R. D
Leavitt Road
St. Joseph’s Hospital
New London
Amherst High School
Math Gergel
Fairview Farms
First Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evelyn Bring
Math
Math. Jr
Bertha Gergel
Garland-Zilch
Edward Bring
East River Road
Lorain
First Evangelical United Brothres
Richard E. Appell
Ridgehill Memorial Park Cemetery
City Council Debates Pumping Station Electrification
Council President Kenneth Lord led a debate on electrifying Elyria's pumping station. He cited 12 years of self funding, estimated a $45 yearly saving, and outlined three improvements: repair work, two new storage tanks, and expanded distribution lines. Lord urged passage for quicker savings despite no immediate pressure on water pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Kenneth Lord
Lord
Sandusky
Eliia
Elyria
Kellogg
Traffic death and injury counts decline in 1953 report
Police notes show total traffic arrests rose from 1952 to 1953 while injuries fell from 231 to 228 and deaths from 3 to 39533. Juvenile arrests up 62 percent. 7,340 park warrants issued. Overall arrests dropped from 1,636 in 1952 to 1,835 last year. 9,851 of 20,751 arrests were convicted as charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polce
James E Boggs
Boggs
Safety Service
Michael Ich
Nome
Vincent Driver Cited In Crash Near Wellington
Thomas Adioif, 23, of LIT Union Street Vincent, was cited for driving on the wrong side after a mishap on Route Isi about 2.3 miles south of Wellington at 7:25 am. Adiof, traveling south on Route 38 with his wife and eight month old daughter, lost control as the road was slightly icy. The car left the highway and struck two trees, demolishing the vehicle. None of the occupants were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Adioif
Union Street
Vincent
Maplewood PTA to hear head of council this evening
Maplewood P T A meets at Maplewood School this evening at 8. Mrs Harry Myer Henrietta president of the Lorraine Country Council will present a parent education program titled Seeing Your Child Through the Neighbor s Window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maplewood P.T.A
Maplewood School
Harry Myer
Henrietta
Loraine Country Council
Court House Notices and Local Divorces
Alfred Flowers of 221 Chestnut street files for divorce from Minnie of Mobile Alabama citing neglect. The Faith Baptist Church of Amherst seeks a $5000 loan to finish construction. Nelle Stewart of 209 Winckle street sues for divorce from Glenn of Bize Pidge Georgia for cruelty. Married in 1930. Dail Mey of 1812 E. 32nd Street Lorain held for non support of three children. Charlies Wendall Hil of Oberlin fined 130 dollars, costs, and three days in jail for DUI after a Route 2 crash. Alex Vary of Lorain dies December 15, estate valued at 20000 with 10000 personal and 10000 real estate. Velma Nelson granted a divorce from Jennings for neglect. The First Wellington Bank sues Gaither Glenn of Wellington for 937 and seeks foreclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Stewart
Winckle Street
Glenn
Bize Pidge, Ga
Dail Mey
Lorain
Gallia County
Senator Anderson presses flexible farm price plan
No.5 from normal channels of trade. He told Schoeppel his department does not want to disrupt markets abroad but stressed that the fact remains that U.S. surpluses exist which must be disposed of without spoilage. Sen. Clinton P. Anderson warned that Congress should forget about authorizing the President's set aside plan if it fails to enact his proposal for flexible farm price support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoeppel
U.S
Clinton P. Anderson
N.M
Congress
Liquor and Cash Stolen From Supper Club Break-In
Thieves broke into the Supper Club at Lake and Elyria Avenues after 2:30 am and carried away about 45 fifths of liquor and change from two amusement machines. Entry was through a window in a store room. the 1001 was allegedly moved to a car, and cash drawers were forced open. Two suspects believed involved. other break-ins reported nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake and Elyria Avenues
Joseph Guzik
Gurk
Sheriff's Department
City Red Cross Instructors Meet for Updated Safety Training
Red Cross instructors at Elyria Chapter House received updated safety training from Stanley P. Laski Eastern Area field representative. He covered new fist aid for frostbite, tourniquets, and crucial respiration, and he showed films on injury checks and burns. Water safety chairman Lawrence Krugman outlined a new program aiding handicapped children to learn to swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Elyria
Lawrence Krugman
2000 Clergymen To Meet Monday In Columbus
The Ohio Council of Churches hosts about 2,000 clergymen for the 35th Annual Pastors Convention in Columbus. Sessions occur in Memorial Hall with Holy Communion at First Congregational Church. Highlights include Prince of Peace contest finals and a fellowship supper at Memorial Hall. Noted speakers include Dr. Ralph Sockman Dr. Eugene Carson Blake and Dr. William G. Pollard among others. The convention closes at noon Thursday January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Council of Churches
Columbus
Memorial Hall
First Congregational Church
Boyntom Merrill
Ohio Union
Ohio State University
Cetepas
Ralph Sockman
Christ Church
New York ‘City
Eugene Carson Blake
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
U.S.A
William G. Pollard
Perry E. Gresham
Bethany College
Nels F. S., Ferre
Vanderbilt University
Hornell Hart
Duke University
Stock Quotations From Major American Firms
A listing of prominent companies including American Radiator, American Tobacco, Anaconda Copper, Bendix Aviation, Chrysler, General Motors, Sears Roebuck, U S Steel, Republic Steel, and Standard of Ohio among others. The item presents the day’s stock quotations and notable equity movements for these firms across industries such as automotive, utilities, steel, oil, and consumer goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Radiator
American T. & T
Anaconda Copper
Aveo Mig
Bendix Aviation
Chrysler Cities Service
Cleveland
Elec
Thum
Columbia Gas
Fruehauf Trailer
General Motors
Glidden Co. Industrial
Aaron Kennecott Copper
Kroger
Montgomery Ward
Central
Ohio Edison iOhis Oil
Penna. R. R. iRepublic Steel
Richman Bros
iSears Roebuck
Socony Vacuum ‘Standard of
Ind
Standard of
N. J
Ohio
Texas Company
Toledo Edison
U. S. Steel
Warner Brothers
Wroolworth Co
No. 4 Continued Page One
Former representatives include Day of New London and Schriver of Elyzia with Mill and Eppley selecting rival ticket teams for the annual dinner fundraiser. Carry-over members remain for one year while the retiring president serves ex officio.
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Mills
Bieske
Sweet, Fitch
Milton Eppley
Day, Wolfe
Streicher
Ray Eppley
Born
BeVier, Beesing
Sobby- Hil
Berger
Two auto crashes injure three people in Lorain area
Two accidents left three persons with minor injuries. Robert W. Brown of Eastern Heights faces a failure to yield charge after his car collided with Robert Kelling’s vehicle on Cleveland Street and Abbe Road yesterday. Penfound of Stanford Avenue is cited for an improper left turn. Passengers Marlene Vargo and Joan Miller of Lorain were treated after their car hit Gerald Machovina’s vehicle at 249 Columbus Street, with Vargo under evaluation for leg injuries and Miller for facial injuries. Everett Burkett of Lorain reported his car was struck and he signed an affidavit for the arrest of the driver who fled the scene on charges of leaving the scene and reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Brown
Eastern Heights Boulevard
Pensid A. Penfound
Stanford Avenue
Brown
Robert Kelling
North Olmsted
Cleveland Street
Abbe Read
Helen Donaldson
Keliing
Penfound
Gerald A. Machovina
Center Ridge Road
Columbus Street
Marlene Varge
Lexington Avenue
Joan Miller
Lorain
Machovina
Miss Vargo
Miss Miller
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Everett W. Burkett
Broad Street
Burkett
Griver
Coop Chickens Lost To Flames
Assistant Fire Chief Carl Lehman of the Ridgeville Fire Department led the response to a morning fire that destroyed a chicken coop and 60 chickens behind the William Snyder property on Stetson road. The blaze, started by an oil stove used to heat the coop, consumed the structure within minutes, but firefighters saved another building and a nearby trailer home. Lehman temporarily replaces Fire Chief L. R. Hadaway, who is seriously ill in Elyria Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Lehman
Ridgeville
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Water use limits discussed by Oberlin council
Zahm reported slight decline in water use with college cooperation and Butler estimated about 1000 gallons saved daily at the college though not from exact daily measurements. The college agreed to Browning House as nurse housing after hospital remodel, while ambulatory patients use remains. A light at Crosby and East Lorain was requested, but utilities gaps push later action.
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Zahm
Lysle Butler
Donald Love
Butler
Browning House
Frank Tanner
Crosby
East Lorain Street
East Lorain
College Street
J. D. McLaury
Tra Porter
Robert Fauver
Motorist Fined $200 Jailed For Drinking Driving
Albert Lutz of 210 Ninth Street received a $200 fine and a three day jail term for driving under the influence. Elyria license suspension was set at two months. Lutz was jailed after Mrs Harold E Von Kamp reported a near collision at Fourth Street and East Avenue. He was arrested after a stop at East Broad Street and Fast River Street. Harold G Beckstein of 701 Fuller Road was fined $125 and suspended from day rights for six months for driving under the influence. Police said Beckstein drove on the wrong side of the street and struck a car driven by Donald E Drager of 221 Harwood Street on Middle Avenue near its street.
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Albert Lutz
Ninth Street
Lutz
Elyria
Harold E. von Kamp
Third Street
Fourth St
East Ave
E. Broad Street
Fast River Street
Harold G. Beckstein
Fuller Road
Eliria
Beckstein
Donald E. Drager
Harwood Street
Middle Avenue
Night In Jail Is Plan For Reckless Juvenile Drivers
Sheriff Carl R. Finegan warned that nocturnal arrests for reckless driving by juveniles will likely lead to a jail stay. A race on Route 37 between three Lorain boys and five Lorain girls ended with Deputy Rosso bringing eight youths to the county jail. Joanne Vida, 18, was issued a reckless driving ticket and ordered to appear January 25 in Justice C. C. Lord's court. another driver, a 11 year old, was handed to juvenile authorities. The sheriff criticized prior juvenile releases and urged holding offenders in jail to curb cowboy driving by youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl R. Finegan
Joseph Rosso
Rosso
Joanne Vida
Root Road
Justice C. C. Lord’s Court
Finegan
Ray Warren
Police Court Fines and Hearings Reported
Avon man Edward W. Munday fined 10 dollars and costs for an improper left turn at West avenue and Third street. Clair J. Best fined 35 dollars and costs for intoxication, arrested at home yesterday on complaint by his wife. Basil L. Bean of Webster Springs fined 5 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct after calling an officer vile names. Francis A. Shipman of North Olmsted fined 20 dollars with 10 suspended for reckless driving on Chestnut Elm streets January 13. J. B. Lacey of Wayne street fined 100 dollars for driving without an operator’s license at West avenue and Fifteenth street January 8. Mayor J. Grant Keys suspended 75 dollars of a fine. Gerald W. Shrover of Oakwood street received a suspended 10 dollar fine for failure to keep car under control. Robert A. Eastman of Middle avenue pleaded innocent to intoxication. case continued to January 27 after arrest on East River street. William L. Miller of Thirteenth street pleaded innocent to three charges from a January 2 hit skip on Cleveland street. Mayor Keys set January 26 for hearing on leaving the scene, reckless driving, and driving under the influence. Jessie E. Henry’s charges of driving with fictitious plates continued to January 27 after plea decline.
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Pettis
Edward W. Munday
Avon
West Avenue
Land Third Street
Clair J. Best
Artemas Court
Basil L. Bean
Webster Springs
W. Va
Bean
Broad Street
Francis A. Shipman
North Olmsted
Chestnut Street
Elm Street
J. B. Lacey
R. D
Wayne Street
Fifteenth Street
J. Grant Keys
Gerald W. Shrover
Oakwood Street
East Avenue
Robert A. Eastman
Middle Avenue
East River Street
William L. Miller
Thirteenth Street
Cleveland Street
Young’s
Jessie E. Henry
Chestnut Ridge Road R. D. 1
Henry
Second Semester Adult Classes Underway At EHS
Elyria High School hosts second semester adult education with courses in English typing carpentry welding and dressmaking among others. Evening classes run Mondays and Thursdays with multiple instructors and new offerings starting January 5 28 and February 8. Registration urged at the Technical Building or by calling 4513.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EHS
Elyria High School
D. A. Morris
Engsh
Phylis Thomin
Warren Wallace
Lester Schmittgen
Raymond Richard
Darlene Whiting
Ricklaving
Robert Stephen
Richard Coughlin
John Ryan
William Freshwater
James Reed
Bruce Leitenberger
William Papay
W. L. Vaughan
Dominic de Fazio
Robert Mottice
Camden Rigg
Edward Trautz
Edith Harman
Hans Klaholz
Kenneth Renfield
Robert Gilmore
J. C Walker
Ehsra High School
Elyria Elks To Visit Legion Tonight In City Program
Members of Elyria Elks Lodge 465 will visit American Legion Post 12 this evening at 7:45 PM in what starts a city visitation program. Elks officers and members will meet at the lodge and travel as a group to the Legion hall with plans for the Legion to host the Elks next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Markets Pulse Through Poultry Eggs Butter and Produce
Market notes show mixed poultry, eggs, and butter prices with steady to uneven movement. Lettuce, apples, carrots, potatoes, turnips, and watercress appear in varied ranges across wholesale and retail, with supplies described as ample and demand fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delire
Livestock Market Prices Cleveland Ohio Cevvie 140
Livestock prices listed for steers heifers calves hogs and lambs in Cleveland. Active market with ranges for prime choice good commercial and utility grades across cattle calves hogs and sheep. Bulls and lighter weights show varying bids. few typographical errors but overall market snapshot provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cash grain Toledo market summary with grain quotes
Cash grain quotes from Toledo show No 2 soft red wheat at 2.11 to 2.12 dollars and No 2 soft white at 2.10 to 2.11 dollars. No 2 yellow corn ranges 1.51 to 1.53 dollars. No 2 white oats 89 to 81 cents and No 1 yellow soybeans 2.58 to 2.99 dollars.
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Cash Grain
Toledo
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