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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1955

Page

12

Vandemark to Lead 24-Man Elyria Water Committee

Elyria Chamber of Commerce expanded the water committee to 24 members to participate in area wide water supply plans from Lake Erie. Robert W. Vandemark again chairs the panel, with members including Vincent L. Walsh and leaders from Lorain County firms, utilities, and local organizations.

Lake Erie Elyria Chamber of Commerce Vincent L. Walsh Lorain County Savings and Trust Co Robert W. Vandemark Chamber Vandemark Wille Wiliam W. Baughman Ohio Fuel Gas Co Marion H. Crowder J. Clare George Chronicle-Telegram John B. Kinter Ralph E. Kirby Perry-Fay Co Harry W. Lapp Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Charles B. Lawton Elyria Rubber and Supply Co Kenneth B. Lord Herbert J. Meyforth Republic Steel Paul E. Moos Sears Roebuck John W. Murbach Murbach Coal and Supply Co Robert , Oldfield Western Automatic William R. Parcell Ridge Tool Co John J. Petrilia New York Central Railroad H. E. Pillivant Pfaudler Co Harry L. Reynolds Thew Shovel Co Carl F. Russert General Industries Russell W. Schmittgen the Men's Shop Joseph E. Smith Somers-Smith Insurance Agency John J. Tierney Brown-Lipe-Chapin James H. Walters Bendix-Westinghouse Lauren E. Wurster Colson Corp Lyle C. Ziegler Ohio Edison Elyria Chamber Lorain County Medina Chamber of Commerce Brighton Wilh Medina

Welfare Budget Request Seeks 87050 for County Aid

County Welfare Director C C Waterhouse requests 87050 as the county's welfare contribution for next year. The sum sits atop funds from excise tax on public utilities and covers 69350 for dependent children 15000 for aid for the disabled and 2300 for aid for the blind. He projects total welfare department expenditures near 385000 annually.

C. C. Waterhouse Waterhouse

Driver Cited Wife Injured In Local Accident

The article reports a chauffeur cited after an auto bus collision injuring Mrs. Austin Ewell and a left arm injury to another passenger. Police noted the driver pleaded guilty to failing to control the vehicle. other citations included speeding and backing. Community news covers local committees promoting Lake Erie water distribution and a Brighton school picnic.

Elyria High Senior Secures Ohio Northern Scholarship

Elyria High School senior James Boylan is one of 15 students awarded a 320 dollar scholarship by Ohio Northern University Ada for high grades in a competitive pre pharmacy exam. He is son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. O Boylan of 308 Park Ave and has held multiple school leadership roles while also working part time at Henr and Hess Pharmacy. He will enroll in ONU's pharmacy college next fall.

James Boylan Elyria High School Ohio Northern University Ada Robert C.O' Boylan Park Ave James E.H.S Hi-Y Naval Reserves Vihe Henr and Hess Pharmacy Pharmacy College of Ohio Northern

Fifty-one Lorain farmers join Green Acres plan

Fifty-one farmers in Lorain County enrolled in the Green Acres program by the deadline. County Agent Paul Leidheiser said representatives of sponsoring agricultural agencies will visit the farms within days to suggest improvements for production harvesting and forage practices. Fall visits will rate progress on a merit basis with no county winner. The program is sponsored by the Soil Conservation Service Agricultural Extension Service vocational agriculture departments and the Pasture and Forage Committee. Larry Baumann chairs the committee on arrangements.

Lorain County Paul ‘Leidheiser Leidheiser

Old Sewage Plant Blowers To Be Replaced

Ohio Department of Health approved plans to install new blowers at the Elyria sewage treatment plant. Safety Service Director Michael J. Lotko said bids will be sought and a contract let for about 43 000 dollars. The project dates to the plant’s 1929 operation and the city council was briefed Monday.

Ohio Department of Health Elyria Safety Service Michael J. Lotko Tom Wise Woodford Ave Lotko Y Tain County

Stock listings of major U S industrial firms and utilities

A dense list of company names including American Radiator American Telephone and Telegraph Ohio Oil Republic Steel General Motors Westinghouse and Standard Oil units, along with utilities like New York Central Ohio Edison Toledo Edison and Cleveland Cliffs, reflecting a broad market snapshot. Several retailers Sears Roebuck Kroger Woolworth and Montgomery Ward appear among manufacturing giants such as U S Steel Chrysler and General Electric, indicating a diversified era of American industry.

American American T. & T. Ioa Aveo Mfg Bendix Aviation Chrysler Cleveland Cliffs Cleveland Elec Columbia Gas Fructant Trailer General Motors Glidden Co Industrial Rayon Kennecott Copper Kroger Montgomery Ward In. Y Central Ohio Edison Ohio Oil Penna. R. R. Republic Steel Sears Roebuck Socony Mobile Co. Inc Standard of Ind N. J Standard of Ohio Texas Company Toledo Edison U.S. Steel Warner Brothers Westinghouse Airprake Woolworth Co

Courthouse News: Divorces and suits in Lorain County

Legal notices show multiple divorce actions filed or pending in Lorain and surrounding areas. Cases involve Hed suit against Charles Cullinan and Della Easter, neglect and cruelty claims, and settlements on property conveyances and highway easement disputes. Local residents named include Della Patchin, Lois Vidovich, Joann Huff, and Florence Hunt.

L. A. Burgett Co Lorain Charles Cullinan Della Easter North Ridgeville Fairfield Rd Avon Lake Fort Roy David Berner Fifth St Alvin Gel Harborview Eaton Della Patchin R. D Grafton Broadway Harry Beebe Grafton Rd Lois Vidovich New Jersey Ave Michael Peulondren

Deputies Check 2 Accidents

Two minor crashes were reported to the sheriff’s department yesterday. Frank Bottomlee and Glen Mooney collided at Rt. 10 and South Middle Ave at 3:50 p.m., damaging both cars. Simpin Israel sustained injuries to two fingers. A second crash occurred on Rt. 20 at the Roll Arena involving George Thorne and Russell Wood, damaging left sides of both vehicles.

Sheriff's Department Frank Bottomlee R.D Wellington Glen Mooney Rocky River Rt. 10 South Middle Ave Simpin Israel Winnipeg Can Mooney Rt. 20 Roll Arena George Thorne North Olive St Russell Wood Dilworth St

Horn Honker Toots His Way Into Court

Henry Nolan 38 of Clinton Ave was cited for driving while intoxicated after honking impatiently at a stalled car on Middle Ave and Oberlin Rd. Police found him unfit to drive. He is scheduled to appear in Mayor's Court on June 20.

William Ally Duryea East Broad Henry T. Herst East Cleveland Duryea Marvin G. Katz Mendel Ethel James C. Thomas Sr Cleveland Cleveland St John W. Norris Avon Mayor's Court Henry Nolan Clinton Ave Nolan Middle Ave Oberlin Rd

Certified mail service begins Tuesday nationwide

A new post office service named certified mail will start Tuesday, offering proof of delivery at about half the cost of registered mail. Assistant Postmaster J. P. Gibbons says it saves money for users and time for postal workers. The base price is 15 cents, with return receipt available for seven more cents. If not chosen, certified mail is recorded and receipted upon delivery.

J. P. Gibbons Hal Gibbons Tthe

Birthday greeting for Lorain man who survived Johnstown flood

John DuCoty 91 enjoys a birthday greeting from Mamie Doud Eisenhower while recalling his Johnstown flood memories. A machinist by trade, he watched the Cambria bridge collapse, identified relatives' bodies, and later moved to Lorain County. He played piano and cornet in local bands and remained connected to former steel mills.

John DuCoty Huron St Cleveland Indians DuCoty Johnstown Baltimore Chronicle-Telegram Lorain Youngstown Duke Thel Brownstown John Jehle Elyria Cambria Iron Works National Tube Mamie Doud Eisenhow Lorain County Jehle

Death records and obituaries from Lorain area notices

Death records list Hans P Larsen of Penfield and John Bath Dumas of Elyria among others with funeral plans in Lakewood Oak Park and Lorain areas. Gresham Nebraska reports an eight legged calf birth and Oberlin, Avon and Elyria obituaries note services, burial plans and survivors.

Gresham

Camp Fund Benefits by 348 Dollars for Scout Camp

Adult workers with Boy Scout Cub Pack 121 of the Jefferson School district raised 348 dollars and 89 cents in cash and pledges for the Firelands Boy Scout Council camp development fund. The total was announced at a monthly pack meeting held as a Cascade Park picnic followed by softball with the boys and fathers.

Jefferson Firelands Boy Scout Council Cascade Park

Harbor project costs rise from 1 million to 10 million

Original estimates for Lorain harbor improvements were 1 million but have climbed to 10 million. Lorain officials sought federal aid as measures in the Senate and House Appropriations Committee would fund the project. Officials testified before both committees recently, with action expected by June 10.

Lorain U.S. Senate House Appropriations Committee Loram U. S Chapla

Desert Wind Knocks Down Theater Screen in Richland

A strong gust from nearby winds whipped through Richland Washington toppling the outdoor theater screen during a showing of The Living Desert. No injuries reported as patrons evacuated safely.

Richland Wash Sandaden

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