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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1952
Page
4
Elyria Chronicle Telegram notes brief local items from July 23 1952. Includes short updates on area people and events, with minimal detail and a concise newspaper tone.
United Press staff writer Nichols recalls a backyard tomato venture costing about $7.50 for topsoil plus additional small purchases. He jokes about whether farming or mass production suits him better and notes advice from the Department of Agriculture and a DIY approach to growing tomatoes.
A neighbor suggests borrowing a wheel barrow after dumping, then work begins to prepare soil by spading and removing debris. Top soil is layered, soil amendments added, sand mixed, tomatoes planted, and irrigation started. Eleven potential tomatoes are counted, expected to mature near a dollar each, with current market prices around ten cents per tomato.
Columbus state highway department received bids on about 40 repair and improvement projects and bridge work. Total estimates reached 4.71 million dollars, with low bids coming in 480 thousand dollars under the estimate. No Lorain County projects involved.
A clipped reminiscence notes Harnett Kane autographing books on a Western Texas auto tour. He asks a cowhand distance to the next town and gets a jokey reply. a playful quip about optimism and pessimism tied to business.
Wellington volunteers are invited to join the 24 hour sky ward watch led by Franklyn Wright and Russell Buck as a new observation post rises. Contact Wright or Buck or stop at the athletic field gate to learn duties and schedules.
Amherst Jaycees report a busy period with a state meeting at Cedar Point July 12 13 a smorgasbord for 547 Jaycees and friends a July 25 trip to Cleveland to see Washington play and a July 27 church service followed by a family picnic at Linwood Park A dinner meeting for wives and friends is planned August 5 with Irving Emmerich speaking on safety A new membership list will be printed and address changes should be reported to Richard Ehrman
Linwood Park Vermilion hosts a meeting with a picnic dinner on August 23 attended by Rev Stick Vandersall Dale Riggs J W Parks Lorenzo Todd John Watson Foster Jenne Mrs William Barres Harold Allsop Jr Hayes Whittlesey. Amherst Garden club meets at Parker Baird home queue displays and judging set for August 28 29. Display by Mrs Carl Deeds features bugs and insects from Lorain County Extension. Club members tour Ferry Morse seed company near Detroit Michigan on August 19 by bus with guests invited.
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