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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1952
Page
12
Ed D. Schorr a longtime Cincinnati Republican and former state party leader was removed from the Policy Committee by the Republican State Executive Committee. The move ends his long influence as Taft faction tensions surfaced with current state Chairman Ray Bliss and disputes within the party.
UN negotiator Maj. Gen. William E. Harrison said the Soviet Union endorsed voluntary repatriation for war prisoners, a shift that surprised Communists who demand total return of prisoners. About 100000 of 169000 reported Allied prisoners may resist repatriation, stalling the armistice talks at Panmunjom. Nam II pressed for another meeting after Harrison proposed another indefinite suspension.
Deputy sheriffs investigated a Thursday night break in at Pedro Attic tavern at Route 58 and Middle Ridge road. Entry was gained by forcing a rear door with a crowbar and about $143 in cash, three fifths of wine, and roughly a dozen cartons of cigarettes were stolen.
John Humbert of 428 East Avenue faced a $10 fine and costs after breaking a fire hydrant with his truck on Wednesday and leaving the scene. Water from the hydrant flooded Buckeye Street until city water department crews stopped the flow.
Loretta Young shares in a pamphlet how prayer shaped her success. She recalls the Academy Awards night and friends praying for her, noting prayer transcends age wealth and status.
In Pusan the National Assembly faced a boycott by 38 anti Rhee Democratic Nations party members, stalling a compromise constitutional amendment. A government spokesman had said passage was virtually certain, but the protest followed a hoodlum attack on opposition leaders. Only 85 assemblymen appeared, with one anti Rhee faction member present.
Harry DeBevee of 245 Hilliard Road reports a swarm has invaded his backyard. Neighbors’ children tossed stones at the bees last night, raising fears of sting injuries and prompting a call for a qualified beekeeper to remove the swarm.
Edwin L Hodgson 615 Lake Avenue was fined 125 and given 12 months driving permit suspension and a five day suspended sentence after his second DWI charge. The crash occurred just after 10 pm at West River and Filbert streets when Hodgson's car struck a utility pole leaving 169 feet of skid marks. Passenger Daniel Keefer 815 Lake Avenue walked away with Hodgson and was later found on Lake Avenue. Neither man was injured.
A charge of burning within the fire district was filed against Frederick D. McGuire, manager for McGuire's Auto Parts, 401 Tremont Street, after firemen found two cars burning in his lot. Firemen and police reported, and Chester J. Cordy investigated finding the unattended blaze spreading above the car roofs.
Death records report William Carter of Oberlin died at Wiggins Rest Home after a lingering illness. He was born in Germantown Tenn on March 3 1870 and lived in Elyria 30 years. Survived by wife Roxie and daughter Roberta. Funeral Monday at Jones Chapel with burial in Brookdale under Sudro Curtis. AMHERST Louis Vilagi Sr 67 died in South Amherst after a lingering illness. Born Sept 13 1884 in Hungary he worked 44 years for Cleveland Quarries. Survived by wife two sons two daughters a stepdaughter sister and numerous grandchildren. Viewing in Amherst then Nativity church services Tuesday in South Amherst. Fred Mette 44 of Lorain died after short illness at St Josephs Hospital Lorain. He was maintenance man at National Tube Co power house and member of St Johns Evangelical Church. Survived by wife Nellie two sons Arnold and Richard a daughter Judith three sisters and many relatives. Viewing at Schwartz Home for Funerals Sunday with services Tuesday at 2 pm burial in Ridge Win Memorial Cemetery.
Litchfield Curtis Colbrunn arrives for a weekend in Huntington with his wife returning from caring for her aunt Mrs. William Spieth. Various families including the Barth and Lloyds attend Baldwin Wallace commencement where Marilyn Heiser graduates. A reception in Cleveland honors Jacqueline Keyser’s John Marshall High School graduation. Marie Seifert’s wedding plans described along with a shower for her mother-in-law’s guest.
A dense OCR style stock table shows bids and asks with figures such as 1444 1634 and percentages like 13 and 11. The fragment references O.W. Ut. and terms 314 3334 954 64 percent. No clear narrative or named entities beyond organizations and numbers.
NORTH RIDGEVILLE the St Peter's Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of St John celebrated its 30th anniversary with a chicken dinner. Father E Karsch spoke as Shrines of the Blessed Virgin were presented to charter members Katherine Tamblyn Agnes Bommer Catherine Gibbons Clara Sheak Rose Loescher Mary Pitts and Barbara Gilgenbach.
Third round action at the PGA golf championships in Louisville was postponed due to rain. The entire schedule shifts up one day and the event will conclude with a 36 hole final on Wednesday instead of Tuesday as heavy rain leaves the course a sea of mud.
Carl Huber 27 of 507 West River street told the sheriff he was sideswiped at 12 30 a m on Route 20 east of Elyria by a hit and run vehicle. The other car's license number was given to authorities and a Elyria woman was later identified by license check.
Mrs. Paul Pack appealed to the sheriff's department to aid in locating her son Paul Jr., 13, who has been missing since 8 a.m. yesterday.
Williams W Walker Jr of East River street was fined ten dollars and costs for a traffic light violation. Charles G Hamilton of Telegraph road was fined ten dollars and costs for reckless driving after a high speed chase on West street. James N Nolen of Second street was fined ten dollars and costs for driving an unsafe vehicle. He collided with Ray eri M Krugman’s car on West avenue. Graydon C Reed of Fairlawn avenue was fined ten dollars and costs for driving without a license following a collision. Clifford F Shumate of South Wayne street faced a charge of violating one way traffic. Donald C Edwards of Cornell road was fined ten dollars and costs for reckless driving after speeding on Cleveland street. Ora Catherine Saunders of Amherst was fined five dollars and costs for intoxication. Virgil A Talkington of Sumner street was fined ten dollars and costs for failure to control after a collision. A minor collision occurred on Broad street involving Alvira L Koepp and Florence A Tiedt with no charges filed. Albert E Buck of Wake man was charged with reckless driving after colliding with Raymond Yeager on Second street. Buck posted bond for Elyria Mayor's court in June.
Two drivers were charged with traffic violations after a collision on West avenue at 17th street yesterday afternoon. Bar nett C. Lemons and Eugene L. Mc Cabe sustained minor injuries. Jesse H. Thorpe faced a fine for stopping to discharge a passenger in a traffic lane. Lemons posted bond for a June 24 court appearance on failing to maintain control.
James Roberts of Delaware was arrested by police on a warrant for failing to return a rented trailer from Gulf Service, co owned by Andrew Antush. He was fined 25 dollars and costs with 75 dollars suspended on good behavior and a 30 day jail sentence suspended.
Avon Lake announces a two week schedule for its Little League season at the lit field. Matchups listed include Dodgers Giants Indians Tigers Red Sox Yankees Cards Pirates Giants Cards Tigers Red Sox Yankees Indians Pirates Dodgers Indians Red Sox Dodgers Cards Cards Pirates Reds Sox Yankees Tigers Indians Giants Dodgers.
In Lorain today Edwin Partenfelder filed a $10 000 injury suit over a June 29 1951 incident at the city dock. The Investments Discount Co awarded three cognovit judgments against Ernest Rusaw Robert Exum and Harvey Jarvis for totals of 102 223 and 140. Also in Lorain court divorces were granted to Mildred Thompson Julia Hillen and Madge Hillen, and other settlements included a traffic collision verdict for Mildred McManus against Mary Danielson.
Brighton Con gregational and Brighton Methodist churches host a Union Vacation Bible School from June 23 to Friday. Children ages three to six grade may register Monday at the Congregational church. Classes run 9 to 11 a.m. daily with transportation arranged. Contact Mrs Dean McClellan or Rev John Bontrager for details.
Major John W. Jacoby of the Reserve Officers Association will address Lorain flight of Air Reservists with guests from Cleveland led by Captain Lee Caunter and staff. Lt. Phil Coe will lecture on the Air Force balance of power with a posttalk discussion at 7 30 p m at the American Legion Home Lorain.
Avon Lake announces the annual Police and Fire Department baseball game on June 29 to raise funds for the Little League. The Police lineup includes Ernie Leonard and H W Couteil among others with manager Joe Boehm, while the Fire lineup features Harley Edwards Henry Kinsner Steve Shannon and manager Earl Hassell plus several subs.
At North Ridgeville Troop 141 meets to organize a trip to Camp Manitok in the Akron area. All second class and above Scouts are to assemble at Town Hall by 5 30 p m Wednesday June 25 for the journey.
Probate and Juvenile Judge Malcolm Thomson noted that John Clement Clark of Lorain faced a delinquency charge involving an 11 year old girl and that his case was not tried in Lorain county. Clark appealed and won reversal in the juvenile court before the Ohio Supreme Court refused to hear the case.
Walter J. L. Ray of Detroit will head Kiwanis International for the coming year, succeeding Claude B. Hellmann. Ray has served as Kiwanis treasurer and previously as international trustee and Michigan district governor. The Seattle convention elected vice presidents Kenneth Greenaway and Albert Zimmermann, with Donald Forsythe as treasurer and a slate of two year trustees including H Park Arnold, H W Driver, James G Gass, R Warren Graham, C I Moyer, and Jackson A Raney.
The second and final week of Vacation Bible School at Grace Lutheran Church runs Monday to Friday with sessions 9 30 to 11 45 a m for Kindergarten through 8th grade. A closing program is Friday June 27 at 7 30 p m. The public is invited.
The market lists dozens of produce items with prices per basket or box, including asparagus beets broccoli cabbage cauliflower and cucumbers. It also reports Cleveland area cattle calves sheep hogs and market shifts with declines from 25 to 50 cents on cattle and hogs down about $1.50.
About 120 Vacation Bible School pupils toured the Center for the Sightless. Groups observed broom making by T. M Anderson and the process of broom corn grading, learned sewing with a needle and leather guard, heard Braille demonstrations, and watched chair caning by James Woodcock and Percy Blowers. Two churches joined the visit with a Birmingham group ending with a Cascade Park picnic.
J J Petrilla reports that Supplement No 16 imposing 12 cents per 100 pounds on pickup and delivery service was suspended by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The commission reversed its authorization and kept charges from shipper or consignee as a five percent allowance. The order covers the Central Freight Association territory east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio.
Grace Lutheran Church adds an 8 30 a m summer service starting tomorrow the only service at the church. A combined Sunday School and church service follows at 10 45 a m at the Old Folks Home Dover Road Westlake with cars departing at 10 o clock. Members are invited to bring a basket lunch and stay for the gathering.
The Senior C.Y.O. will attend the eight o'clock Mass at St. Mary's church tomorrow and then breakfast at Elywoods if weather allows. If not, breakfast will be served in the church basement. At 1:30 p.m. the I members will play tennis at Ely stadium.
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