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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1952
Page
12
Former Ohio Kefauver forces leader Herbert Duffy said Sunday Ohio Democrats will support Adlai Stevenson and Len Sparkman at the convention. He noted the Ohio delegation wants party unity and harmony at the state convention in Columbus next Monday.
President hopeful Dwight D. Eisenhower will attend the 30th annual Inter Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup New Mexico on August 10. His aide said Eisenhower may not attend local primaries but will back the Republican primary winners once contests are decided.
Frank Torres four died at Children's Hospital Akron after weeks illness. Born November 5 1948 in Lorain he is survived by mother Pasquala Torres father Ernest Torres a brother George a sister Alice and grandmother Mrs Blasa Pena Elyria. Sudro Curtis funeral home conducted services by Rev Fr James Gallagher. Burial St Marys Cemetery. Harry F Biggs 75 retired Cleveland Railway conductor died at home Avon Ohio. Born July 10 1877 in Elyria he is survived by wife Nettie E Biggs two sons three daughters sister Edith E Biggs seven grandchildren. Body to Sudro Curtis then residence Friday friends may call. Services Saturday 2 pm Church of God Lear Nagel road Rev Boatman officiating burial Ridgeville Cemetery.
A small earthquake aftershock rattled Los Angeles at 5:09 a.m. Pacific with minor effects. No damage reported. lights flickered in Hollywood and East Pasadena while Bakersfield authorities labeled it a "pretty fair little shake." The event stems from shifting along the Bear Mountain fault through Kern County.
Shacknessy announced continued service as fiscal counsel and outlined plans for a permanent headquarters in the Columbus area requiring about 10 000 square feet. A meeting with the Cleveland Metropolitan Parkway Board will finalize the proposed turnpike route through park lands. Field teams will study right of way next month, with first construction projected this Fall and bridge work this Winter. By next Spring road construction aims to proceed on schedule.
The government grants a six month steel price rise as the industry seeks a pay raise to 650,000 United Steelworkers. OPS head Ellis Arnall signs a 420 per ton increase on carbon steel, with quick rises likely across alloy types. US Steel and CIO United Steelworkers draft a final contract after the 53 day strike, while Wheeling Steel postpones its earnings report due to missing accounting data.
Arthur Hayes of 1948 Grafton road has applied to construct a concrete pier at Bluebird Beach Vermilion extending about 40 feet lakeward of the shoreline. Plans are on file with the Army Engineers at Buffalo. Objections must be filed within ten days as required by Navyable waters regulations.
Eight year old Antonio Miranda suffered a facial laceration requiring five stitches when his father's car collided with Kenneth Oring's auto while turning from West River onto West Bridge. Ramon Miranda was charged with failure to have his car under control and cited to appear in Mayor's court August 4.
The piece outlines practical tips from home economists on freezing foods, detailing freezer types, proper packaging, and storage times. It emphasizes choosing high quality foods, rapid from vine to freezer, and notes that many foods freeze well while some vegetables and certain fruits require special handling.
State water officials report unusually low levels for this time of year with no new records. Zanesville shows the steepest drop, about ten feet below normal for June, though some recovery is noted. Officials attribute heat, storms, and rapid runoff plus California quake effects to fluctuations without lasting impact.
A westbound Baltimore & Ohio passenger train derailed at North Baltimore after striking an open switch. Fireman Lawrence E. Galff, 48, of Garrett Indiana, was killed. Two crew members were injured and passenger Mildred By of Plymouth was hurt and hospitalized. The crash tore up 200 feet of track and hurled the tender 1,000 feet beyond the engine.
Ralph T Bogan of Cleveland was fined 125 dollars plus costs and had his driving permit suspended for a month after a drunken driving charge following a wild ride in a stolen car. He was arrested by Elyria police on June 5 after stealing a car on Detroit avenue and hitting two parked cars on Lake avenue. He faces auto theft prosecution in Cleveland authorities.
Kramer Holding Co plans a quarter million dollar development on Lake Avenue with 149 feet of frontage and 775 feet depth. The two story building will house 20 000 square feet and parking for expansion while Ohio Sanitary Specialty Co profits from Elyria growth and opportunities. Abe Kramer, emigrant from Russia, emphasizes Elyria as a premier Ohio city.
The county treasurer reports mid-year real estate tax collection reached 2,534,285 dollars, closing July 31. Officials call the result normal for mid-year, despite the ongoing steel strike affecting workers.
North Ridgeville residents contribute over 418 dollars in a house-to-house canvass for the summer recreation program. Treasurer reports 450 dollars from organizations and 20 from individuals, with total expected to exceed 500 dollars to fund the council through the season. Team managers supervised the canvass and the council’s constitution was adopted as plans for a double header softball and baseball closing event proceed.
Elmer Dwors, 56, of Cleveland, was jailed by Lorain Municipal Court for failing to pay a 15 dollar fine and 11.70 dollars in costs for not displaying a fishing license. He was arrested at Avon Lake on July 26 by Game Warden George Griffin after claiming he had a license but forgot it. Dwors said he had no money to pay and had not worked for two months, earning one dollar a day toward the fine and costs.
Richard J Lindner, 22, of 225 Lincoln Avenue Lorain, was fined 25 dollars and costs in Lorain municipal court for stealing 11 cases of empty beer bottles from Lincoln Park picnic grounds. He admitted taking them to fund a date after being out of work since the Steel strike and was placed on six months probation.
Gallipolis Ohio authorities said they would file first degree murder charges against Clay Murray 43 of Guyan Township in the shotgun death of Joseph Rigney 64 a Lawrence County constable. Murray reportedly gave an account of his actions after the Tuesday afternoon shooting when Rigney approached the Murray home to serve a warrant.
The National Safety Council reports a 3 percent rise in traffic deaths from January through June 1952 totaling 16,820. June alone saw 3,010 deaths versus 3,070 a year earlier. The mileage death rate dropped to 6.7 per 1,000,000 miles, with 17 states showing fewer deaths than in 1951.
Cub Pack 112 held its July gathering at Kamp Kiwanis in North Ridgeville. Kenneth Binzer received a silver arrow, William Hershey and William Comerford earned two silver arrows and the Webelos badge. John Herr welcomed Webelos into Boy Scout Troop 141.
In Columbus a 25 year old mother of three, Laura Grimshaw, was found murdered in her east side home. A 22 year old suspect was captured near the city as evidence of a furious struggle and possible robbery motive emerged. The victim's husband, a Naval petty officer, was at Port Columbus Naval Air Station and unaware of the crime until a neighbor found the body.
Government contracts totaling seventy thousand dollars were awarded by the Army to Thew Shovel Co and The Colson Corp. Thew Shovel received two contracts worth fifty nine thousand dollars for shovel parts while The Colson Corp obtained one contract for eleven thousand dollars for casters.
Workmen repairing a hole on Telegraph road faced two crashes within hours. William Weir of Vermilion reported his car damaged after hitting the open hole near noon. Signs warned workers but no barricade. soon after cement filled the hole and barricades were set, another car breached the barrier and left.
A broad list of stocks from American Radiator to Woolworth Co appears with varied percentages. Notable performers include Anaconda Copper and Republic Steel with high gains, while some like U. S. Steel show modest movement amid a volatile session.
Mixed commodities and livestock quotes from Toledo grain markets and Cleveland stockyards with prices for corn soybeans wheat and oats, plus regional fruit vegetables eggs poultry butter and hogs with market steady or higher tones and varied grade notes across multiple commodities. Major entities include Toledo, Cleveland, and Chicago quotations with specific lots for cattle calves sheep hogs and apples beans beets and vegetables.
John Cardwell and Charles Kon kus, both New York Central Railroad camp, fined 50 dollars plus costs with 35 dollars suspended for good behavior after a bus station knife dispute. Margaret Ferren, 176 South Abbe road, fined 5 dollars plus costs. Jack E Vincent cited for failing to stop at a sign, fined 10 dollars plus costs. Lee J. Townsend fined 10 dollars plus costs for speeding. Silas Bucks pleaded not guilty to reckless driving. hearing set for August 5. Jack L. Klingenberger fined 10 dollars plus costs for loss of vehicle control after a July 22 collision. Paul Dargi granted continuance with bond set at 1000 dollars for assault. Lois A. Schneidler fined 10 dollars plus costs for failure to yield to a pedestrian after a July 25 incident injuring Willis Vorhees.
Felis Januszeski Lorain filed suit against the Lorain County Fish and Game Association for 2054 dollars for labor and material. Non support charges against Albert Wolak and Everett Harvey were continued for 90 days after arraignment. Both men released on costs of 9.76 dollars each. DeWilda Lewis returned from Long Beach and released on a 1000 dollar bond pending trial.
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