Limb and Wire Crash Cuts Power to Local Area
A falling tree limb from a gusty afternoon knocked down two electric lines near Gulf Road and Dilworth Street, damaging a main pole and causing about two hours of service disruption. Ohio Edison crews reset lines. permanent repairs were planned. Foreman Harold Payne blamed a gust dislodging the limb as crews tried to swing it free. Street Superintendent George Carrick reported the damage to Ohio Edison officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central Railroad
Black River
Department of Streets
Dilworth St
Gulf Rd
Ohio Edison Co
Harold Payne
Payne
George Carrick
Ohio Edison
Fred Lohnes
Elyria
The
Electric Company
Company Union Offer Proposals on Seniority Pact
Brown Lipe Chapin Division of General Motors and Local 780 UAW discuss new seniority pact terms. Old pact deemed unsuitable and cancelled May 30. local members backed negotiators with a stake if needed. Strike authorization sought from UAW international. local level to bargain seniority and minor operations rules. Carr notes serious consideration and possible next meeting after study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown-Lipe-Chapin
General Motors Corp
United Automobile Workers
UAW
Gm-Uaw
C. Franklin Carr
UAW International
Police Court Proceedings Continue In Sam Bornino Liquor Case
In mayor’s court today Sevario Bornino of 1301 Middle Ave faces illegal possession of liquor charges after a Nov 14 1952 arrest at the Friendship Club on Broad Street. Bornino pleaded innocent July 3. hearing continued to today. Arthur Galler of 148 High St was jailed yesterday on indecent exposure charges after a car arrest on Road Street following a complaint by three teen girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevario
Sam) Bornino
Middle Ave
Friendship Club
Broad St
Bornino
Arthur T. Galler
High St
Road St
Stock Quotations From Major American Firms
The page lists quotations for numerous corporations including American Radiator American Tel. & Tel. Anaconda Copper Aveo Bendix Aviation Chrysler Quel Service Cleveland Cliffs Cleveland Electium Columbia Gas Freehauf Trailer General Motors Glidden Industrial Rayon Kennecott Copper Kroger Montgomery Ward Central Ohio Edison Ohio On Penna. R. R. Republic Steel Richman Sears Roebuck Socony Vacuum Standard of Ind Standard of N J Standard of Ohio Texas Company Toledo Edison U S Steel Warner Brothers Westinghouse Airbrake Woodworth Co and misc figures such as 65% 16% 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American
American T. & T
Anaconda Copper
Aveo
Mig
Bendix Aviation
Chrysler
Quel
Cleveland Cliffs
Cleveland
Electium
Columbia Gas
General Motors Glidden Co
Industrial Rayon
Kennecott Copper
Kroger Montgomery
Central Ohio Edison Ohio
R. R. Republic Steel
Richman Bros
Sears Roebuck
Socony Vacuum Standard
Ind
Standard
N. J
Standard of Ohio Texas Company
Toledo Edison
U.S. Steel
Warner Brothers
Westinghouse Airbrake Woodworth Co
Ridgeville considers incorporation vote after budget hearing
At a public hearing on the township budget in Ridgeville Town Hall, leaders urged circulating petitions to call a special election on incorporation as a village. M B Diederich, a Spencer area advocate, argued the move would shift road tax funds from a flat state share to a fairer allocation, citing Avon Lake as a model. The budget shows a year end general fund balance of 1,378 with 26,562 available, highlighting an $18,000 planned fire truck purchase and higher police and dump expenditures.
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Ridgeville
M. B. Diederich
Albert Diederich
Harris Fortune
Ernest Herron
Ralph Steinmetz
Cletus Losh
Diederich
Raps
Avon Lake
Elyria Citywide Ban on Lawn Sprinkling Starts
Mayor J Grant Keys praised citizen cooperation on day one of the lawn sprinkling ban. Supt. Norman Humason cited a drop in pumping from 14 500 000 to 12 700 000 gallons during the 6 to 9 pm window as waterworks demand eased. The ban runs 10 am to 10 pm daily to protect fire protection. police may enforce if needed and neighboring townships are urged to join.
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J Grant Keys
Elyria
Norman Humason
Humason
Keys
Black River
Sheffield
Vincent
Carlisle
Deaths in Lorain: F J McFadden 63 Dies at Home
F J McFadden, 63, of 442 Oberlin Ave Lorain, died of a heart attack Tuesday evening. An architect and designer of two atomic energy plants for the U S Government, he worked in Lorain since 1918 and shaped many public school buildings. He served in WWI and WWII and was active in Rotary, Masons, and the American Institute of Architects. He leaves a wife, daughter, and several relatives. Funeral arrangements are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
F. J. McFadden
Oberlin Ave
McFadden
U. S
Titusville
Chamberlin Military Institute
N. Y
Valparaiso University
University of Michigan
Mallie McFadden
Geraldine Kuhn
Marion
Jerome
Jessie McFadden
Hydetown
George
Byron
Cleveland
Sidney
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
First Congregational Church
H. F. Loomis
Ridge
Martin C. McManus
Ohio State Employment Service
St. Joseph Hospital
McManus
Elyria Oses
Veterans Employment
Knights of St. John
Calvary Cemetery
Building Board Appointed by Mayor Keys for 1954
Mayor J. Grant Keys disclosed the appointment of three men to comprise the 1954 building board. Appointed were contractors Ted Meeker Richard Lysaght and Chinton Heidrich. The board will serve as an appeals panel to review disputed building permit decisions.
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J. Grant Keys
Bulding
Hart Dickason
Ted Meeker
Richard Lysaght
Chinton Heidrich
Dickason
Theappeals
Local poultry and egg price listings from state agriculture department
The document lists eggs and poultry prices for terminal markets and retailers. It covers eggs graded U S A, U S Grade A, and B, with prices per dozen and per unit, and includes ready to cook poultry prices for fryers, hens, and other cuts. It notes grade standards and commercial candied products, alongside various market rates and packaging terms.
Grain market prices at Toledo summarized
Toledo cash grain quotes show corn No 2 yellow at about 1.63 per bushel and soybeans No 1 yellow around 3.81 to 3.82 per bushel while oats No 3 white and soft red winter wheat are also listed for trading. Strong entities include Toledo and No 2 yellow corn and No 1 yellow soybeans with approximate price levels.
Chamber Head Moves To Name 21 Committees
Chamber of Commerce President M. E. Whitman sent self addressed cards to members listing 21 committees and inviting 1-2-3 order preferences. The mailer included a review of recent chamber work and a brief synopsis of future projects to encourage committee participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
M. E. Whitman
C of C
Heat Prostration Victim Listed In Fair Condition
Mrs. Darsi Grove of 272 Valley View Elytia was reported in fair condition at Eisha Memorial Hospital after collapsing crossing Broad Street and Middle Avenue at noon yesterday. Authorities noted she was the first heat prostration victim of the day.
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Eisha Memorial Hospital
Darsi Grove
Valley View
Elytia
Oberlin Petition Drives to Oppose Water Fluoridation
Oberlin voters will decide on fluoridation at the November 2 election. Retired businessman Clifford Barden leads opposition and plans to file petitions with 228 signatures to place the issue on the ballot. If approved, the ordinance enacted in 1954 would become null and void. Local League of Women Voters supports retention of the ordinance.
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Oberlin
Clifford Barden
County Board of Elections
Barden
Washington, D. C
Carma Wood
Phillip Zahm
League of Women Voters
Ashard
Produce Market at APPLES Duhanu wt Debats U S 3
Market notes list numerous produce items with prices and quantities. Items include green onions, celery, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, tomatoes, potatoes, raspberries, currants, turnips, chicory, and assorted greens. Prices shown per unit or per container for a terminal market display, with quality descriptors noted.
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U. S
I Dorenz
Dkta Pascal
Ohio
Oldest Florence Resident Catherine Humm Aims To Reach 100
Florence Township’s 99 year old resident Catherine Humm credits a quiet Christian life for her health. Born July 17 1855 in Germany she moved to Vermilion then Henrietta Township before marrying William Humm in 1874. Now widowed she lives with her grandson on Cable Rd and hopes to celebrate her 100th birthday with letters from friends.
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Birmingham
Catherine Humm
Florence Township
Henrietta
Mark Clary Sr
Karl Webber
William Humm
Jarretts Homestead
Rt. 113
Caroline E
Caroline
Aaron Webber
Warren
Clarence
Karl
Grandma Hamm
Cable Rd
Lorain Driver Denies Charge of Manslaughter
Mrs Mertie E Royal of North Ridge Road Lorain pleaded innocent to a traffic manslaughter charge and was granted a July 27 hearing for the June 22 death of a 63 year old woman at East Broad and East River streets. Willie Henry of West 13th Street was bound over to the Grand Jury on a traffic manslaughter charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mertie E. Royal
North Ridge Rd
Lorain
East Broad
East River Streets
Royal
Willie Henry
West 13Th St
Grand Jury
Balky Tractor Coincidence Leads To Theft Charge
In Oberlin three men were arrested after a tractor refused to operate and a neighbor noticed it resembled stolen machinery. William Hodge faced petit larceny and land trespass charges, while Charles Johnson and Jack Peoples were charged with receiving stolen goods. All three posted $1,000 property bonds and await a July 2 hearing before Police Justice Andrew Stofan.
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Oberlin
Lee Ross
King St
C. W. Foster
Spring St
Foster
Ross
William Hodge
Groveland
Charles Johnson
Jack Peoples
Hodge
Andrew Stofan
Courthouse News: Alimony Suit Filed and Local Hearings
Bonnie Millard of 3394 Bond Ave files for alimony against Raymond citing neglect in a 1942 marriage with four children. A Lima Hospital report on Dale Boharic, declared sane but needing psychiatric care, will be reviewed in Common Pleas Court on July 29 before Judge John D. Pincura. George Johnson and Julius Hazelwood were fined for assault and battery after confrontation with Alfred Gobel. A separate personal injury suit arises from a fall on the Lod i Street property of Maynard and Trivia Hammer.
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Bonnie Millard
Bond Ave
Raymond
Lima Hospital
Dale Boharic
Lorain
John D. Pincura
Bohoric
George Johnson
Antrim Rd
Julius Hazelwood
Taft Ave
Justice C. C. Lord
Alfred Gobel
Seneca Ave
Gobel
Johnson
Lod: Street
Maynard
Trivia Hammer
Livestock Prices in Cleveland Market Report
Livestock prices in Cleveland show steady bids across categories. Hogs range around 199 to 333, cows and veal fluctuating with middling values, sheep and lambs around 20 to 23 for choice spring, and general cattle prices noted with multiple grades and price bands.
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Low
Eieady
Medica
Apt
Commission Approves Park Filter and River Filling Plan
The City Park Commission approved a $13,000 pool filter for Cascade Park and plans to fill large holes in Black River to improve safety. Vic Resar will dump rock slabs into the river from Second and Third Street parking lots as part of the project. The pool holds 385,000 gallons, and fundraising totals exceed $9,000 with cash, materials, and labor pledges.
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City Park Commission
Cascade Park
Park Pool
Black River
Vic
Second
Third St
Bartha
Earl Tompkins
Tompkins
Timms Spring Co
Kasper Foundry
Turnpike Debate Sparks Council Crackdown at Meeting
Omission admitted as Kellogg says a 24 inch sewer plan was miswritten in the compromise. Council members clash with Solicitor Baird and Councilman Smith amid questions on negotiations while Lord and Robinson offer brief remarks and warnings about turnout, delay, and future actions.
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Kellogg
Abbe Rd
Brandtson Ave
Baird
Eugene Smith
Smith
Two Drivers Suffer Cuts In Mishap
Two drivers sustained minor injuries in two traffic collisions investigated by police yesterday. Lawrence Moulder and Nias A Hewitt were treated on site after their cars collided at Lodi Street and West Avenue when Hewitt allegedly ran a red light. Moulder’s car suffered extensive damage, with Hewitt’s car damaged less. Hewitt will face Mayors court on a citation for crashing a red light. In a separate incident Albert H Wooldridge backed from a driveway and struck William E Jones’s car, causing two broken windows. no charges were filed and both parties reported minimal damage.
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Lawrence Moulder
Hayes St
Nias A. Hewitt
Hamilton Ave
Lodi St
West Ave
Moulder
Lodi
Hewitt
Mayor's Court
Albert H. Wooldridge
Lorain
Fairlawn Ave
William E. Jones
West Third St
Jones’ Auto
Wooldridge
Jones
Submarine Gar Placed In Drydock At Lorain For Inspection
The Navy submarine Gar, run aground off Avon Lake in Lake Erie, was to be placed in drydock at American Shipbuilding Co in Lorain for damage inspection. The 307 foot vessel, which had been in Cleveland for reserve training, had earlier been to Lorain for work, then towed back to Cleveland. It ran aground July 7 on a reef about 1000 yards off shore and required seven tugs over 24 hours. Gar has 13 combat patrols in World War II and 13 years of naval service. length of dock layup is not known.
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Avon Lake
Lake Erie
American Shipbuilding Co
Lorain
Cleveland
Mines Closed as Western Pa Pickets Idle 21 Pits
Wayneasburg coal region reports mounting labor action as protest pickets shutter more mines across western Pennsylvania. The strike has idled 21 pits and about 15,500 miners, intensifying the regional mining dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesburg
Pennsylvania
Council rejects repeal motion on settlement plan
In Columbus, Chairman James W. Shacknessy of the commission called Elyria Council’s action significant as five councilmen stood by the compromise settlement. He declined to comment on a suit filed by Rice and said he knew nothing about it after a 5-3 vote sustaining the council’s prior approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
James Shacknessy
Lorain County
Elyria
Warren Robinson
Atty. Rice
Robinson
Rice
Smith
Kellogg
John Hovis
Max Pedley
Columbus
James W. Shacknessy
Commission
Elyria Council
Shacknessy
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Reid Ave
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Benjamin, A, Jr
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Gertrude Norrid
Calted States Department of Agriculture
H& A
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Toledo Cash Grain
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Carolyn
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Henrietta Evangelical and Reformed Church
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West 11Th St
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Robert Pratt
Fourth St
Marabello
B-W Employees Federal Credit Union
Anthony Petterio
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Harry
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Knights of the Round Table
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Walter Meyers
Ernest Bartha
Hubbard Wilcox
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