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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1954
Page
17
Bill McClelland owner of Bill's Mobil Service urges motor travelers to have vehicles thoroughly inspected before summer trips to avoid breakdowns. The shop offers tire services, brake work, wheel bearing checks, cooling system maintenance, and motor tuning with electronic analyzers to improve gas mileage and prevent overheating.
State Treasurer Roger W. Tracy reported the first 17 days of the new fiscal year show overall sales tax receipts down, led by auto and chain-store declines. Total first 17 days receipts were 2,628,529, versus 2,721,656 a year earlier, with autos contributing 112,393 of the drop and chain stores 77,650.
Asa Shiverick Jr president of Wagenman Paint Co announces Gerst Sylvester and Walsh Inc will serve as advertising agency and sales consultants. Wagenman operates about 250 outlets in Cleveland Elyria Lorain and Akron and plans aggressive campaigns to boost sales and open new Northern Ohio dealer outlets.
Castle's Wallpaper and Paint Store reports a clear shift back to wallpaper as paper manufacturers stay busy. New ready trimmed and pasted papers, modecal cellulose paste, and Birge United Nancy Warren and Walcrest brands ease hanging, reduce damage, and allow crumpled sheets to look good. Armstrong New Luster paint also highlights moisture-friendly, non blistering, strong covering with many colors.
A patrol bomber crew of 11 including pilot Cmdr. Arthur W. Jones and Lt. S. Yale Brass survived a two hour rubber raft ordeal after both engines failed 110 miles east of Montauk Point New York. Brass credited Navy training for the rescue and life net procedures followed at sea. ATAN William H. Grant of New Carlisle Ohio was among those saved and in good condition.
Washington experts forecast a strong housing upturn with 1954 likely the second best year. GI home loan and FHA credit loosening are driving output toward 1955 projections of 1.2 to 1.4 million dwellings, with safeguards like FHA appraisal statements and one year builder warranties aimed at curbing inflation.
Lorain County Industrial Council analysis shows last year’s production drop stemmed from changes in inventories. Production peaked in spring 1953, then fell about 4 percent by Q1, with excess inventory added in Q2. By Q1 1954 sales outpaced production, reversing the gap and accounting for much of the decline.
Columbus reports the 100th Legislature did not specify spending of more than 350000 in tax revenue from axle mile tax and a 2 per truck registration fee funds. Attorney General C William ONeill notes no allocation details were given. Johannesburg, South Africa, halted smog studies due to lack of funds.
Cuyahoga County grand jury indicted state liquor enforcement supervisor LeRoy Phillips, 50, Cincinnati, and Cleveland man George Berry, former Sawdust Trail operator, on bribery charges. Berry allegedly gave Phillips a $300 bribe after a raid. Morrison testified he witnessed the payment and recorded Berry discussing the bribe.
The Ohio Municipal League urged gubernatorial candidates Rhodes and Lausche to publicly state their views on welfare for local governments. It criticized current intergovernmental affairs, blamed lack of leadership, and called for active leadership to ensure local financial stability and home rule as a campaign issue.
Sheriff Morgan cited a mouse that scampered across Walter Sammuli's dashboard causing loss of control of his car near Ellendale. Sammuli, a resident of Frederick, South Dakota, veered into a ditch after the animal scurried aboard the dash.
Maving attended the National Jewelry Fair in Chicago with Mr and Mrs Henry J Moss owners of Milton Jewelers Inc 544 W Broad St reporting beautiful displays at reasonable prices on display. Moss noted many pieces shown for the first time by manufacturers importers and wholesalers with about 300 showcases. Retail jewelers attend convention sessions of the National Jewelers Association as forums and symposiums aim to improve retailer services. Moss predicts gift buyers will favor jewelry this year after excise tax repeal and notes jewelers will again be strong gift stores with stock levels rising.
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