This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1955
Page
1
Chronicle-Telegram staff photo explains the new looping connecting roads at the Rt. 57 interchange. The design enables entrance and exit for vehicles traveling to or from Elyria Lorain and Amherst toward Cleveland and Elyria.
The Northeastern Ohio forecast calls for fair, mild conditions today and tonight with highs near 30s to 60s and lows in the 60s. Partly cloudy skies with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms tomorrow, temperatures rising into the 70s and up to the 90s on Sunday. Rainfall statewide expected around 1.01 inches in the last 24 hours ending this evening. Lake Erie winds shift from light variable to southeasterly then southeast tonight, with fair weather overall.
Pope Pius XII closed the 36th International Eucharistic Congress in Rio de Janeiro with a hymn praising the Eucharist as a source of Christian energy for good. He spoke in Portuguese, broadcasting his message from Vatican City to millions in Brazil and to pilgrims from 50 nations at the final ceremonies.
Funeral services are set for Tuesday for Harry Hayden, a veteran film stage and TV actor aged 71 who rose to prominence in the early 1930s. Hayden appeared in about 200 motion pictures during his career and was found dead at his West Los Angeles home after a long illness.
President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles told congressional leaders there were no secret agreements at Geneva and expressed cautious optimism about Big Four talks. Senate GOP Leader Knowland said the briefing covered a full report and denied any secret understandings. Rayburn called the briefing very interesting and confirmed no secret or open agreements were made.
Ernest Eagle Claw Mueller 71 former trapper cowboy and circus performer died in Hamburg Germany. He spent his youth as a trapper and cowboy in the American West and worked with the Buffalo Bill circus before returning home to Hamburg.
A burglar removed $30 from Hover Implement Co in Hillsboro North Dakota and left a taunting note: Next time keep your safe and back door locked Ha Ha. Police investigate the break in.
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer said he would travel to Moscow to confer with Soviet leaders before the October Big Four foreign ministers meeting. Soviet invitation came weeks earlier to discuss establishing normal relations with Russia.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles signaled possible U S overtures to Red China for a conference to ease Far East tensions. He told congressional leaders briefed by President Eisenhower on Geneva that a meeting with the Chinese Communists will likely occur before long.
Premier Ali Sastromidjojo formally handed his cabinet's resignation to Vice President Mohammed Hatta. Hatta said he would consult with 20 parliamentary parties to form a new government. Sastraamidjoj will stay as head until a new cabinet is chosen.
Tokyo dispatch reports Mt Aso on Kyushu Island erupted injuring three climbers. Fragments of sulphurous rock and stones flew into the sky. the crater is described as enormous with a circumference exceeding 70 miles, among the largest in the world.
A high level farm conference in Laramie Wyoming convened to refine a long range drought belt program as described by Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson.
New Delhi reports India demands Portugal close its legation by August 8 as the Goa dispute escalates. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru asserts the move reflects a government stance on Portuguese-held Goa.
Judge Harold Ewing ordered that the 13 year old deaf girl with a history of arson be placed in custody of Cleveland Catholic Charities and sent to St Rita's School for Deaf Children in Cincinnati when it opens in September. She previously set fires at the county jail garage and near the sheriff's home, damaged property, and threatened officers with a paring knife when taken into custody.
In Meknes, police killed six Moroccans and wounded others during a protest of about 500 nationalists. Police opened fire as demonstrators clashed near Hedine Square before and during the arrival of French President-General Gilbert Grandval. The mob later attacked shops and a clinic before retreating under police protection.
A Canadian tugboat Helena capsized on the Calumet River on Chicago's far south side while taking on a coal load. Victor Martin of Montreal was recovered Saturday night. Missing crewmen Norman Townes of Port Colbourne and Pat Murphy of Hamilton remain unaccounted for as a professional diver prepares to resume search. Nine other crew members escaped.
Eulah Johnson, 28, of Willard, mother of four, died after a one car wreck on Ridge Road south of Norwalk at 11 a.m. Sunday. Driver Eugene Bach, 22, of Norwalk, a cousin, posted a $50 bond on an unsafe operation charge and was released to attend the funeral in Kentucky. Three others were treated and released at Norwalk Hospital.
Elyria dealer T L Goudvis charges Gov Lausche should probe the Ohio Turnpike cement supply monopoly. He says regular builders pay double and shipments are scarce while Turnpike buys at normal prices. Homer Merritt Construction reports a shutdown on state highway pours due to railcar shortages.
Rail crossings demand attention with emphasis on school buses says an engineer. Ridgeville Board approves 945 900 budget for a 1 408 increase over 1955 totals. Wellington Area career notifier Ray Pillivant promoted to fall cotteriel at Aberdeen Proving Grounds.
Ohio enjoyed cloudless skies and temperatures around 80 as Canadian air cooled briefly but a warming trend was forecast for Tuesday. Showers drenched parched areas overnight with Cleveland recording 1.01 inches of rain and other regions lighter totals.
Washington announced eleven U.S. and Chinese ambassadors will meet in Geneva on August 1 to discuss the fate of 51 Americans held by the Red regime. India and Burma urged ambassadorial talks and possible civilian repatriation as the two sides explore practical matters.
President Eisenhower announced in congress that Geneva talks showed Soviet willingness to discuss problems in a friendly atmosphere. A 10:30 p.m. 15 minute broadcast will present hopes for release of Americans held by Communist China as a key step to reduce Far East tensions. U Alexis Johnson will attend as the U S representative. 25 civilians and 12 others remain detained or restricted.
Mrs. Clarinda Durocher, 77, mother of New York Giants Manager Leo Durocher, died Sunday at a Chicopee Falls nursing home after a long illness.
Nutritionists say iced drinks and alcohol warm you more in heat while hot beverages provide a lasting cooling effect. For a cooling aid like a fan or AC, Chronicle Telegram Classified Ads suggests contacting their ad writer at 4751.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.