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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1955
Page
4
The Ohio Safety Council forecast a Christmas period toll of 25 deaths and about 15 other accidents, mostly fires, with total toll around 30. Council president JW Dykes urged careful travel and caution as Ohioans travel for holidays and family gatherings.
A fragmentary report ties a boy in Fife Lake Michigan to a bicycle accident after his parents gifted a new bike. Amid unrelated items, readers are reminded that 10,000,000 trees have been planted since 1949 at the state forest.
Vermilion Village council authorized Ohio Edison Co to replace an iron street light pole with a wooden one at East Liberty and Decatur St. The safety committee said volunteer fire equipment will move to the new fire hall after floors are painted. Gilbert P. Grote approved for volunteer fire department. A deed transferring a lot from James A and Martha K Staith to Nelson Hall was presented for approval but tabled pending plot location. Catch basin at Sandusky and South St needs repair. Council thanked organizations for Christmas tree decorations.
Chicago Detective Kenneth Kells was caught at a West Side floating dice game by police raiders. He claimed he was not gambling but checking the place. Police Commissioner Timothy J. O'Connor suspended Kells and urged informing commanding officers about undercover work.
In Goshen Indiana Donald Emmpson’s car ran off the road and ploughed into a yard filled with squash stacked for a roadside stand. The collision created a dramatic scene as the car became wedged among the large fruit and vegetables. The incident influenced a local display and advertising effort.
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