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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1957
Page
9
Seven persons were injured in Lorain automobile accidents over the weekend. All were treated and released from St. Joseph Hospital. Four teenagers were hurt when their car crashed into a parked vehicle on Oberlin Avenue near 30th Street shortly before 2 AM.
Police said four youths operating two cars raced on Broadway from 20th to 10th streets near downtown, injuring several pedestrians and causing extensive damage. Diaz and Mojica jailed. Mervis, Lowe ordered to appear August 10. Diaz fined and suspended. Mojica set for trial.
The Blazettes of Sheffield Township Fire Dept finish plans for an ice cream social at Clearview School on August sixth from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are handled by Mrs. Glen Horton. Ohio Firemen’s Convention delegates were chosen, with Col. Columbus hosting August 12 to 16.
Lorain police investigate a Saturday morning break in at a 2st Street drive in restaurant. about 129 two dollar bills and 518 in small change were taken from a vending machine after entry through a small window. In a separate report Arthur Rufo owner of Art's Sunoco Station says two cases of motor oil valued at 9.60 were stolen from his station the prior night after a window entry.
A six year old Elyria girl, Clara DeChant of 1 Detroit Rd, is reported in fairly good condition at St. Joseph Hospital after injuring herself yesterday morning when she jumped from a saddle horse that reared up. She may have suffered spinal injuries from landing on the base of her spine. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charlie DeChant.
Market report lists apples beans celery cabbage corn cucumbers and greens with multiple weights and pack sizes. Also notes eggs poultry and livestock prices from US Department of Agriculture and Cleveland area markets with ranges for hogs cattle and calves.
Toledo cash grain prices show No 2 soft white wheat and No 2 corn with modest bids as market activity remains subdued. Market listings indicate the figures reflect typical midweek trading in Toledo, with prices aligned to local demand and storage considerations.
The Huron Playhouse enters its ninth season as a blend of hard work and entertainment. Performers and staff balance practice with performances while maintaining a lively season schedule.
Lorain police list several cases including Karl Simsik charged with driving without control and a license issue, John Weaver reporting hubcaps stolen from a parked car, and Walter Hanes to appear in Municipal Court after a nighttime incident on Kansas Avenue near Colorado Avenue.
Two Lorain youths won heats at the Cleveland Soap Box Derby held in South Euclid watched by about 34 000 people. Students from Bowling Green State University and Wooster College, guided by dramatics staff, live in lakeside cottages and value audience praise after performances.
Don Zelina and William Beecheler won their first Class A heat but failed to maintain pace in the second. John Paul Hamper Jr. and others faced trial outcomes. multiple arrests include disorderly conduct and driving offenses. Derby winner Brent Uher led Class A with Brian Humphrey, while Euclid Humphrey took Class B.
Manuel Farias of Portugal set a new 5000 meter record for Spain and Portugal with a time of 14 minutes 18.04 seconds at an invitation race during an international sports festival in Barcelona Spain.
NBC will televise the Washington Redskins versus Los Angeles Rams exhibition football game on August 16 at 11:15 p.m. EDT. The broadcast marks a national network presentation of the preseason clash from an NFL venue.
Tommy Bolt captured the Eastern Open with a one-under 71 for a 276 total at Municipal Mount Pleasant. The Los Angeles pro earned $2,800, lifting career winnings to $7,300 and clinching Ryder Team eligibility to face Britain in England in October. Fred Hawkins and Bill Casper tied for second at 281 with a 781s.
Lorain pair Maxine Fisher and John Lesnala led the Fourth Annual Couples Moonlite Tourney winning with a 319 score in the weeklong event at Redman's Recreation. Elyria’s Mary Lyons and Jim Lyons Jr finished 10th with 3249. Fisher and Lesnala also claimed High Couple Actual Single Game with Betty Osgood and Joe Ardo, scoring 1162. Wilma Garn of Elyria captured Women’s High Actual Series with 573, and Lesnala earned Men’s High Actual Series with 680.
The 15 year old Bill Cass of Indianapolis set new national junior marks in the 400 meter open freestyle and 100 meter freestyle for boys B and 16 at the Cuyahoga Falls Invitational at the Waterworks pool. Five meet records were established as the event served as a tuneup for the upcoming A A U meet in Philadelphia.
Six Elyria Country Club golfers compete at Canterbury Country Club in the Cleveland District Golf Association 1 8 hole qualifier. Walter Locke tees at 4 15 PM, John Whitaker at 10 40 AM, Art Hudnutt John Mooney and Jack Brandt at 12 07, and H J Johnson at 12 06. Twenty one year old Bob Shave Jr of Manakiki defends the championships in the match play event. The qualifier selects the top 22 for the championship bracket.
Meron Rose captured the singles title at Deauville's international tennis tournament defeating Ed Gibson in an all-Australian final. The score was 7-3 in the decisive set with 60 640 24 listed in the match notes.
Grandview card lists Class C pacing and Class B trotting events with odds and selections. Notable horses include Poplar Susan, Royal Boy, Tigress, Goose Hal, and Mite Be, with names of drivers and entrants such as Spencer Pury De, Enon Pinton, Kate Prost, Justice Y. Y. and Peavy J. Darnicy.
Clyde Elyria United Polish Club fell 2 1 to Fremont Liberty Bank in District Five softball. Fremont scored both runs in the second with Bounds, Watters, and Gabel driving home the runners. UPC added a second inning run but neither side scored again. Other results: Wellington TER 12 Holland Market 2. Fremont Milton over Fostoria Merchants 4 0. Norwalk Bu l d ets edged Gibsonburg 1 0. Tomorrow Wellington TER faces Sandusky Rockets. Sandusky Strohs meet Routh Packard Fremont Alberty Bank.
LaPorte Class G Hot Stove League boys meet their fathers in a charity contest at East Carlisle School tomorrow evening. Proceeds fund team uniforms. manager Don Van Arsdale and coach Jack Reinhardt lead the club. Tickets are sold one per family by Van Arsdale or Bob Coiton.
In Burlington Vermont during a two hour Saturday practice rookie tackle Ron Nery of Kansas State broke a bone in his hand and defensive back Emlen Tunnel sprained his right ankle. The Giants rested Sunday after two a day sessions over ten days.
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