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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1954

Page

3

Southern Wisconsin Chicago Hit By High Wind Hail

A freak storm battered southern Wisconsin and Chicago with tornadoes and 90 to 100 mph winds injuring three in Milwaukee and trapping families near Cambridge and Sun Prairie. A man drowned near Waukegan while a mother and three children were injured in a collapse near Madison as waterspouts and seiches affected Lake Michigan.

Wisconsin Chicago Mason City Iowa Milwaukee Wis Waukegan, Sr Madison, Wis Sun Prairie Cambridge Elkhorn Mary Weber Janesville Bristol Lake Kohkonong Illinois Seiche North Side

Patrolmen Probe Two Similar Traffic Accidents

State troopers investigated two similar crashes within 24 hours. James E. Loomis, 77, Warren, fined $25 and costs for following too closely after his car rear ended James Goebel, 24, of Cleveland on Route 20 west of Route 58. Goebel slowed to turn. both vehicles lightly damaged. Earlier, Donald R. Gerney, 24, Willard, rear ended Robert Edwards, 21, of Woodale, Illinois on Route 10 near Route 301 after Edwards slowed from a curve. no citations. truck undamaged, Edwards’ car had minor right rear damage.

James E. Loomis Warren Justice of the Peace Stanley Zuris Oberlin James Goebel Cleveland Goebel Route 10 Donald R. Gerney Willard Robert Edwards Woodale Edwards

Call Issued For New Pastor At Avon Lake

Avon Lake Ohio Reverend A W Weber of Columbus led the Evangelical Lutheran Church service as guest pastor. He chairs the stewardship and finance departments for the American Lutheran Church. Michael Eberle announced Fremont student Lawrence Price will guest speak over the next three Sundays, a Capitol University student. A call has been issued to Pastor William Keither of Midland Michigan, who has acknowledged receipt.

Avon Lake A. W. Weber Columbus Evangelical Lutheran Church American Lutheran Church Michael Eberle Lawrence Price Fremont Capitol University Eberle William Keither Midland Mich Keither

Greenwich High Ag Instructor Resigns Post

Richard Flint, agriculture instructor at Greenwich High School for four years, has resigned his post. He has several offers but has not yet decided on a new position. The vacancy remains unfilled. Greenwich Schools also hire Edith Hawkins as fourth grade teacher and Vic Wood moves from Ripley to teach social science at North Fairfield.

New London Richard Flint Greenwich High School Robert Shultz Flint Greenwich Greenwich Village Ripley Township Edith Hawkins Vic Wood Ripley North Fairfield

Local Church To Have Missionary Speaker Tonight

Rev. Bill Stepp, a Venezuela missionary returning after six and a half years, will preach at 7 45 tonight at the Elyria Gospel Tabernacle midweek service. He will illustrate his Vene zuelan missions talk with slides, aided by a native Venezuelan woman promoting the church’s work. Open to the public says Rev. Robert Graber.

Bill Stepp Venezuela United States Elyria Gospel Tabernacle Stepp Robert Graber States

Appropriation Suit Agreement Reveals City Award

An agreed verdict for 26950 was returned in favor of Maria F. Watson in Elyria along the Third Street parking project. The Common Pleas Court entry cited that the jury award was reached by agreement between the owner and the city.

Maria F. Watson

Lorain Annexation Petition Delays Stir Board Debate

Kekinda criticizes delaying tactics as the Lorain annexation petition faces board delays and a looming special election. Mascenik Wettrich and league members fear commissioners could accept the petition before a vote on their proposal, sparking further conflict over the process.

Lorain Mascenik League Wettrich

Man Stabbed Monday Is Recovering

Gilles Hensley of 103 E Main St is in good condition at Amherst Hospital after a stabbing Monday night in Tulk Field. Police say Hensley was stabbed in the right side by his wife and he refused to press charges.

South Amherst Gilles Hensley E. Main St Amherst Hospital Hensley Tulk Field Tom Snezak

Burglary Report At Mae Adams Estate

Police report a break in at Mae Adams estate 356 Second St with no items stolen. Administrator J C Merthe 109 Chestnut St reported a dining room window facing the backyard opened and a kitchen door forced. Merthe found everything else in order.

MaeAdams Second St J. C. Merthe Chestnut St Merthe

Stock Quotations From A Historic Market Page

A list of 1930s style stock quotations includes American Radiator 1814 T. & T. 167% Anaconda Copper 40 Aveo Mfg 4% Bendix Aviation 1% Chrysler 6% Cities Service 95% Columbia Gas 14% Fruehaus Trailer 26% General Motors 78 4% Glidden Co 34% Industrial Rayon 48 35 Kennecott Copper 84% Montgomery Ward 68%4 N. J. Central 21% Ohio Edison 43 35 Ohio Oil 62 33 Penna. R. R. 16% Republic Steel 59% Richman Bros. 21 Sears Roebuck 66 Socony Vacuum 43 5% Standard of Ind. 7 Standard of N. J. ST Standard of Ohio 33 14 Texas Company 67% Toledo Edison 14% U. S. Steel 50% Warner Brothers 16% Westinghouse Airbrake 24 Woolworth Co. 43 14

American T. & T Anaconda Copper Aveo Mfg Bendix Aviation Chrysler Columbia Gas Fruehaus Trailer General Motors Glidden Co Industrial Rayon Kennecott Copper Montgomery Ward N. J. Central Ohio Edison Ohio Oil Penna. R. R Republic Steel Richman Bros Sears Roebuck Socony Vacuum Standard of Ind Standard of N. J. ST Standard of Ohio Texas Company Toledo Edison U. S. Steel Warner Brothers Westinghouse Airbrake Woolworth Co

Quarries Air Plant Employees At Work After Explosion

Normal operations resume at Cleveland Quarries in South Amherst after 130 air plant workers were idled by an air plant boiler explosion. A second boiler is in use while officials plan tomorrow to inspect damage and determine the cause with the insurance company.

South Amherst Cleveland Paul Mori

Boy’s Humble Dreams Clash With Tragic Flight Shooting

Raymond, a troubled youth with a history of truancy and schoolyard derision, sought work to help his family before authorities say a voyage turned fatal. Captain Bonnell defended the shooting as self defense, saying he feared for crew and passengers. Funeral services set for Cleveland on Friday.

Indiana Ray Raymond Bonnell Fort Worth Cleveland

Produce Market Nearby Produce on the Terminal Market

Market listings show beans in 16 qt baskets at 12.78 for 200 and 2.50 quality. beets 24 qt baskets 65-85 cents. cabbage domestic round medium 1.25. carrots 24 ss bunches 75-90 cents. celery 16 qt baskets 1.25-1.50. lettuce 36 qt baskets 40-75 cents. radishes red bunch 30s 3.33. raspberries red 25-30 cents per pint. tomatoes hothouse 2.60 per pound. Quantities and quality vary across many items including cucumbers, onions, greens, and fruit at nearby terminal market.

Andwberts Escarole Cea Aia Ohio Ser Bkis Bute Imad Sanetiv

Gar at Lorain Ends Up Grounded After Reef Haul

The Gar, after repairs at American Shipbuilding Co. yards in Lorain, was towed toward Cleveland but ran aground near reefs as the other sub Iowa cleared them. Workers labored under dingy skies as the stranded vessel remained at its improvised berth, amid years of service.

American Shipbuilding Co Lorain Iowa Cleveland Ninth St. Pier Tan Gar Hugh

Livestock Price Summary From Cleveland Market Report

The Cleveland livestock market lists steers and heifers at several grades with prices from 12 to 36. Cattle nearly steady, with mixed ranges for prime, choice, good, commercial. cows and bulls noted. Sheep and lambs trade broad ranges from 15 to 39, with mixed lots and varying weights. Local market activity includes varied lot sizes and price spread across categories.

Cleveland Commerce

Fire Damages Barn in Wellington Area Blast

Fire gutted a remodeled barn on the Miller farm in Rochester Township near Wellington. Fire chief Frank Clara estimated losses at $12,000 including 20 tons of hay and straw, a brood mare, a farm elevator, and livestock. Wellington and New London fire crews could not save the building.

Wellington Council Miller Farm William Murray Shall Rochester Township Frank Clara Wellington Fire Department Robert Harper New London

Vermilion Hall bids sought as council plans new city building

Village discusses replacing the present shanty with Vermilion Hall and approves bid process for a new police car and short wave radio. Plans include remodeling the square building, sidewalk survey, weed control, and a six o’clock July 31 dump closure.

Delegated SBA Authority Expands Regional Loan Powers

Don Williams, SBA tri state regional director for Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan, announces a new policy allowing regional directors to approve bank participation loans up to 50000 to a single borrower with two conditions: a bank must hold at least 25 percent and at least half of the bank's share must be new money. National Director Barnes notes the change speeds field lending without altering loan standards.

Don Williams Small Business Administration Tri-State Ohio Kentucky Michigan Cleveland Wendell B. Barnes SBA Barnes Barmes

Avon Lake Scouts Camp at Firelands Map

Fifteen Boy Scouts from Avon Lake Troop 332 stay a week at Camp Firelands on the Vermilion River in Birmingham. Leader Gaie Amos, assistant scoutmaster Robert Brinza, and sponsor Avon Lake Congregational Church head the group.

Avon Lake Boy Scouts Firelands Vermilion River Birmingham Gaie Amos Robert Brinza

Toledo Cash Grain Prices and Rates

Toledo cash grain market report lists WHEAT No 7 soft red at 1.88 to 1.89, CORN No 2 yellow at 1.60 to 1.61, and OATS No 2 white at 72 to 73 cents with soybeans not fully shown. Market basis is nominal with track Toledo rate.

Toledo

June Figures Show Take Boost in Court Collections

The mayor's office reports June ordinance case collections rose by 447.55 over May, totaling 5,198.30. Fines increased by 143.50 and parking tickets by 168.00, with June breakdowns showing Mayor's fees 758.80, officer fees 119, witness fees 30, fines 3,262.30, vendor licenses 10, soft drink licenses 16, chauffeur licenses 25, parking tickets 667, cash bonds 142, and miscellaneous 1L. State cases amounted to 791.60.

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