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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1957
Page
20
Automotive expert Frederick S Russell outlines common front end shimmy causes and fixes including wheel alignment, bearing grease, tire pressure, and shock absorbers. He warns against ignoring symptoms and explains how engine timing, fuel mixture, and ignition parts can mimic or cause steering vibrations, with practical step by step checks.
Old but reliable driving rules can improve safety and reliability of modern cars. The article urges recalling basic cautions for emergencies such as stuck throttles and brake failures, and suggests practical habits like quick ignition shutoffs, early oil changes, and keeping the engine cool to prevent overheating.
In Minneapolis the Big Ten swim meet heads to a final round as Ohio State’s eight year title run appears over. Michigan and Michigan State lead, with MSU at 50, Michigan 42, Ohio State 37, as seven events remain. Cy Hopkins and Dick Hanley set collegiate records for MSU with 200m fly and 200y fly respectively. other winners include Westphal, Pemberton, Reinke, Whitten, Morris, and MSU in the 400-yard free relay.
Thom son and Wall share the Pensacola Open lead after two rounds with 138 as Thomson carded his second straight 63 and Wall shot four under par. O'Leary and Fetchik sit at 140 in a tight middle field, while Finsterwald and Ford reach 141 and a group at 142 includes Furgol, Ogden, Furgol, Burkemo and Thomas.
Net Men clinched the Class C title by defeating the Pharohs 58 to 53 in overtime after a 48 48 tie at regulation. Tom Doan and Earl Webb led scoring with 21 points each, sharing top honors for their teams.
Plainbarsh defeats Oneonta 83 to 68 while Albany Teachers loses to Rensselaer 21 to 9. Buffalo State slips past Oswego 74 to 0 as South Ennesses State and Winston-Gouldbern teachers post varied results.
The St Louis Hawks clinched at least a tie for first in the Western Division and host the Fort Wayne Pistons in the last nationally televised regular season game. The Hawks moved past the Pistons after beating the Rochester Royals 102 92, sending Rochester out of playoff contention. The Lakers idle beat the Pistons 101 97 to stay ahead with two games left.
Eastern Heights eighth graders reach the finals with a 36-35 win over St. Mary while Edison tops Spring Valley 16-14 to reach the sixth grade semis. Edison meets Franklin Monday at 5:30 at Jefferson. Heights vs Franklin in the eighth final Friday. Tim Flood scores 20 for Heights and Bill Pollock 13 for St. Mary. Mowery Shannon adds 12 for Edison’s sixth graders.
Phil Rook led the Teecity Men's League at Perky Lanes with a 578 series and a 233 high game while teammate 20-10 leader Walter Grinding posted the season best 2,372 series and 861 high game. Catherine Wilcox posted 486 including a 189 game in the Early Bird Ladies League as Perry Motors topped with 769 and 2,193 in Perry Lanes.
The piece notes unpredictable seasonal weather across the country and proclaims March 20 as the springboard for Spring. It urges readers to get car maintenance done by Lincoln-Mercury Inc in Elyria, highlighting tuning lubrication and carburetor service by factory-trained mechanics.
The St. Veronica Circle of St. Vincent de Paul Church met at Mrs. Martin Janik’s home. Mrs. John Lesko was elected circle captain. Members listed include Mrs. Frank Fogel Mrs. Steve Halasz Mrs. Steve Horvath and others. They plan to make Hungarian noodles for order from Mrs. Lesko, with the March 21 meeting at Mrs. Horvath’s home.
Washington reports the Agriculture Department says seven months of fiscal 1957 set records for farm export value and quantity. Exports valued at 2.075 billion dollars, 45 percent above the prior year, with 9 to 5 percent more food and fiber shipped overseas in July to January compared with the same months a year earlier.
Home growers offer varied produce with baskets of carrots selling 3.25 each and 16 per box. Greenhouse goods show 12s, fancy 13s at 1.50. Mushrooms priced per pint at 25, onions at 1.50 per 50 lb sack, potatoes around 1.25 per five 10s, parsnips washed in baskets 1.25, watercress in quart baskets 0.75 to 1.25.
Toledo cash grain quotes show No 2 corn at 1.35 to 1.37 dollars per bushel, No 2 yellow corn from 1.35 to 1.37, No 2 oats 0.8115 to 0.8213, No 2 white beans around 0.8115 to 0.8213, and No 2 white 40 foot white corn at 2.34 to 2.30.
Lost and found notices list a large tiger cat near Eastern Heights with a phone contact after 50, a female boxer dog near Columbia Station with a bell and reward, a red bulfold with valuable papers at Harry's Mens Wear, a small white and black dog near Thew Shovel with pay for ad, a necklace with diamond pendants lost near St. Pauls Church and Court House with reward, plus various ads for a color mural, tax service, used office furniture, jewelry buyers, driving to Florida, Venetian blinds, carpet cleaning, and laundry services.
Multiple listings including a Night Club 20 rolls from Elyria with a 3 license, 1 acre lot, large building, and 20 000 down. Brick Motel on Lake Front with 6 units and boat slip, 52 500 asking. China and Gifts business with 15 years in Sandusky offering inventory and equipment. Delray Bar and Restaurant with financing options. New Truck Stop for lease on U S Route 20 south of Oberlin. diverse leases, potential expansions, and owner financing notes.
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