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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1954

Page

3

Wellington Woman To Speak At Chamber Dinner June 22

Mrs. Cuarl Swanbeck of Huron will headline Wellington's fourth annual Chamber of Commerce community dinner on June 22 in the school cafeteria. The event lists a ticket committee including Dr. George Ravitch, Ed Aldrich, Harrison Comstock, Robert Herrick, Claude Parsons and William Rigo, with George Backhaus as chamber president. The speaker recently returned from Brazil after studying coffee for export potential.

Wellington Cuarl Swanbeck Huron Chamber of Commerce George Ravitch Ed Aldrich Harrison’ Comstock Robert Herrick Claude Parsons William Rigo George Backhaus Swanbeck Brazil

Local Scholarship Awards Planned by Lorain Medina Coop

The Lorain Medina Rural Electric Cooperative will award scholarships at a Tuesday evening dinner in W.F.W. hall attended by about 70 applicants and parents. Winners will travel to Columbus in August to compete for a $500 state scholarship. A defense alert is planned for Monday or Tuesday next week with local and highway police directing traffic. Edith Eberle Yocum of the United Christian Missionary Society will speak at the Church of Christ morning service. Girl Scout Day Camp opens Tuesday at the Boy Scout reservation.

United States Western Reserve University Cleveland Wade Park School Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative W.F.W. Hall Columbus Frank Clara Edith Eberle Yocum United Christian Missionary Society Indianapolis Ind Church of Christ Boy Scout Reservation

Grafton Kiwanis Speaker Tackles Trademarks Topic

Robert Williamson of Elyria, manager of the Elyria Coca Cola Bottling Co., spoke at the Grafton Kiwanis weekly dinner on trademarks. He traced origins from early symbols to modern marks, noting copyright and registration, and limitations on protecting proper names, with geographical or deceptive marks often refused. John Edwards introduced him and Bill Roberts Jr. attended as guest. next ladies night was canceled and a round-table discussion followed.

Grafton Robert Williamson Elyria Grafton Club Williamson Coca-Cola John Edwards Bill Roberts Jr

Wisconsin student gets grade on postage stamp

Madison Wisconsin UP reports University of Wisconsin student Robert Weber received his commerce course mark in a unique way. The instructor sent the grade on a postage stamp with Weber’s address written on the sticky side and the letter A visible.

Madison, Wis Robert Weber University of Wisconsin Weber

Massachusetts pedestrians tested by anonymous motorist incident

In Fitchburg Massachusetts a New Hampshire driver says he stopped to help a woman with a baby carriage cross the street. She then opened his car door, climbed in, and punched him on the nose three times before walking away. The driver remains unidentified.

Fitchburg Mass New Hampshire Massachusetts

Chatham WSCS installs officers and welcomes new members

At the Methodist Church the W.S.C.S. held an installation of officers followed by a business session and refreshments in the basement. Four Walter Richards family members and Barbara and Icie Hall and George Siward were received as members. Visitors and family milestones were noted, including graduations and new grandchildren in local families.

Chatham W.S.C.S Methodist Church Walter Richards Barbara Icie Hall George Siward Richard Jameyson Clyde Basom Tom McVicker Earl McVicker Spencer Norman McVicker Ashland College Harry Kimmick Phillip Don Scranton Cleveland Jay Root Patricia Niklaus Notter Ashtabula Gerald Allan Gene Sutter Pandora

Tuberculin Test Seen As Clue In 1890s Discovery

In the 1890s Robert Koch developed tuberculin and English physician Arthur Conan Doyle visited him. Doyle praised the substance as a major medical advance. The tuberculin skin test shows exposure to TB germs by a red bump, not active disease, helping doctors trace transmission and protect contacts.

Robert Koch Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes Koch

Watershed projects to start by month end in 30 states

Washington announced that 60 upstream pilot watershed projects authorized by Congress will begin work by month end across 30 states. Surveys show land treatment needs and dam structures, with five year construction and a 70 million dollar price tag funded by 29 million federal and 41 million local contributions through a 50 percent matching plan.

Washington Soil Conservation Service D. A. Williams Congress Williams

Russian Chess Team Arrives Without Botvinnik for Capitol Match

A Russian eight man team arrives for a long delayed international match against American masters at the Roosevelt Hotel June 16 to 23. Botvinnik is omitted from the Moscow list and Smyslov is named to replace him. Harold M. Phillips seeks Moscow’s explanation as the Russians are favored to defeat the Americans.

New York Mikhail Botvinnik Botvinnik Moscow Vassiliy Smyslov Harold M. Phillips United States Chess Federation Roosevelt Hotel

Sugar Sale To Iran Will Reach 45000 Tons

The Agriculture Department announced it will buy 45 thousand short tons of sugar for export to Iran under the Foreign Operations Administration.

Washington Agriculture Department Iran Foreign Operations Administration

Vermilion Maps New Police Station and Town Upgrades

Vermilion council approved remodeling the East Liberty Street comfort station to partly serve as police headquarters while the rest remains public toilets. A new police car, two way radio rental, and stop sign on Huron Street were approved. Fire hall plans ready, street lights to be installed, and a rubbish collection trial starts August 1 with monthly pickups.

Vermilion East Liberty St State St Huron St Main St Donald Roves Hart Construction Company

Doctor of Medicine Awarded to Longtime OSU Student

In Columbus Ohio Jean Higg Smelker earned her medical degree at OSU commencement. She began studying on the Ohio State University campus nearly 22 years ago as a kindergarten pupil.

Columbus Ohio Jean Higg Smelker Ohio State University

Life Association Names Elyria District Representative

Al Frabotta of 2135 Grafton Ra has been named district representative of Confederation Life Association for the Elyria area. Based at 538 Broad St. in Elyria, the office is run by Raymond H. Kay. Frabotta, married with one son, Brian, is a LaGrange High School graduate and member of Elyria Ameri veteran of two years in the U S Jean Legion Post No 12 and the Army with a sergeant rating. He is also a Knights of Columbus member.

al Frabotta Grafton Ra Confederation Life Association Elyria Broad St Raymond H. Kay Frabotta Brian LaGrange High School Elyria Ameri U. S. Jean Legion Army Knights of Columbus

Poland and India Exchange Ambassadors First Grudinski

Poland names M. Grudinski as its first ambassador to India in a historic exchange of ambassadors between the two nations. India responds with a reciprocal appointment, marking a new era of diplomatic ties between Warsaw and New Delhi.

Poland India M. Grudinski

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