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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1954

Page

12

County eyes halt on poor road allotments plan

County Engineer Don E Patterson told township trustees planning commission members and village officials at the courthouse that new law grants authority to reject allotments with substandard roads. He urged hard surfaced roads with proper drainage, noting Eaton and Columbia townships have many active allotments. A March 26 meeting will follow with Prosecutor Paul Mikus invited to explain the law.

Don E. Patterson Planning Commission Patterson Engi Eaton Columbia Paul Mikus

Hold Woman For Investigation Of Checks Charges

Dorothy N. McKernan a 39 year old from Sugor Pidge Road was held for investigation after attempting to cash a rubber check and passing another earlier. Police traced the case from a report at Blue Sky Inn to an 1800 dollar check made out to Stang Motors found when she was detained at Lorain County Bank.

Dorothy N. McKernan Suger Pidge McKernan Lorain County Elyria Savings & Trust Miss McKernan Blue Sky Inn East Bridge St Firestone Cedar and Broad St Lorain County Bank Stang Motors

Search For Elyria Bay Boy James Martin Jr Missing

State and local authorities search for eight year old James Martin Jr who has been missing since 7 a m yesterday from his home at 50 West Third Street He is five feet tall weighs 110 pounds with red hair brown eyes a fair complexion and was last seen wearing maroon corduroy trousers a brown jacket and brown shoes James Jr left for school and has no money Police say he is not in the habit of running away and seek information from the public through Indiana relatives and friends in North Olmsted

James Martin Jr Third St James Martin Sr James Jr Martin Sr North Olmsted Martins Indiana

Man Arrested On Second Call In Oberlin

Carl J. Krenzar aged 42 of RD 2 Oberlin was held in county jail on assault and battery charges filed by his wife. Deputies were called to the home at 8 30 p m to quell trouble and persuaded him to retire. A second call at 12 30 a m led to his arrest and detainment.

Carl J. Krenzar Oberlin Krenzar

Family dog bites boy in Elyria home incident

Dale Towne aged 11 of 136 Middle Ave was bitten by the family dog in his home this morning and was transported to Elyria Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Dale Towne Middle Ave Elyria Memorial Hospital

Pilot Killed In Beav­er County Jet Crash Near Hookstown

Two Air Force pilots on an instructional flight from Webb Air Force Base in Big Springs Texas encountered trouble when their T-33 trainer ran out of fuel and crashed on a Beaver County farm near Hookstown. Capt Alder P. Clarix 30 of Duquesne Pa died in the crash Lt Jack P. Ervin 29 of Big Springs Tex parachuted to safety in a wooded area nearby. The wreck occurred moments after the jet nose-dived into trees behind the home of Mrs Florence Allen 45.

Hookstown Pabs Air Force Beaver County Alder P. Clarix Duquesne Jack P. Ervin Big Springs Tex Hillendale Webb’ Air Force Base Clark McKeesport Florence Allen

Rubirosa Unable to Answer Question on Hutton Marriage

Palm Beach, Fla. Porfirio Rubirosa, pink telegram star, hinted he could not answer questions about heiress Barbara Hutton ending their marriage. He had just returned from Miami hours after Hutton moved from their home to an undisclosed hideaway.

Palm Beach Fla Porfirio Rubirosa Barbara Hutton Miami Santana Here Rubirosa Mar

Bank Robbery Night Attack Kills Seattle Officer

Northwest manhunt for three gunmen after a daylight bank heist at Seattle First National Bank Greenwood branch. They escaped with about 6900, a vault was emptied of over 90,000. patrolman Howard Siessman was shot in the lung, patrolman Frank Hardy died, and officer Vermon Chase was wounded.

Seattle Wash Northwest Kenneth McElhaney Greenwood Seattle First National Bank McElhaney George Howard Siessman Frank W. Hardy

O Daniel to Lead Group for Indochina Aid

Lt Gen John W O Daniel named commander of the American military assistance group in Indochina as officials discuss US help to train native forces. Adm Radford notes training pedigree but says any move depends on France amid skepticism about applying American methods to Indochinese guerrilla warfare.

Washington United States Indochina John W Iron Mike)o'daniel O’daniel US Army Pacific Arthur W. Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff

Parents Urged To End Student Strike At South Point High

Columbus Ohio state education director Clyde Hissong urges parents to intervene in the student strike at South Point High near Trenton. About twenty percent of the 500 students walked out to back demands to rehire athletic coach Jack Dick and English teacher Jonas Ayers. A special school board meeting is set for Monday night with two members dissenting on the stance.

Columbus Clyde Hissong South Point High School Trenton Hissong Jack Dick Jonas Ayers

Murrow defends stance amid left wing label dispute

In a Page One exchange, Murrow rejects being a left wing bleeding heart of radio and television. He cites a 1935 clipping claiming he advised Moscow University and says the label is political shorthand. He notes if the senator means he is to the left of NIV he agrees.

Bleeding Hearts Murrow Moscow Niv

Estate Inventory Shows Coon Estate At $20 091 In Lorain Court

An inventory filed in probate court values the William Spencer Coon estate at $20 091. The Elyria High School choir prepares new admiral blue robes funded by student drives and anonymous gifts totaling about $1 235. The choir plans to wear the robes at a Lorain three school festival next Friday.

William Spencer Coon Ridgeville Elyria High School Wey Holly Hall J. Martin Beck Lorain Sandusky Elyria

Elyria Men Held After Gun Flashed During Argument

Police arrested Porter Isaac and Marvin Woolfork after a gun was flashed during a car dispute on West Ave near 15th St. Dave Ledow, 17, reported a .22 caliber revolver was pointed at five youths in the car. Officers found the suspects at the Big Casino on Woodford Ave with a matching weapon.

Porter Isaac Valley View Marvin Woolfork Wayne St West Ave 15Th St Dave Ledow Pasadena St Paul Brand Michael Firment Woodford Ave

Lorain court settles suits and grants divorces in area

A Lorain Common Pleas Court entry settles a $10,000 breach of lease suit by Thomas Dutlio against Eugene Imbrogno, with $10,000 punitive damages. Several divorces are granted by Judge John Pincura including Lauretta Alten from Joseph and Leona Duncan from John for neglect or absence. Local fines are imposed on Claude Martin Jr. for bus rule violation and William Kulmer for intoxication. Probasion granted to Jimmy Wilson for forgery of a $19 check. custody awarded to Susan Baker in a neglect case. A Mendelson Reduction Co judgment for $12,100 against Charles Howard and Virginia Gleisner. Kovachy suit against Donald Gardner for $365 on an automobile parts matter.

Thomas Dutlio Washington Ave Lorain Eugene Imbrogno Lehigh Ave Common Pleas Court Jimmy Wilson John Pincura Mendelson Reduction Co Charles Howard Virginia Gleisner Julius and Louis Kovachy Lakewood Donald Gardner Lorain Rd Avon

Ohio National Guard Ends All Negro Units in 37th Division

Ohio National Guard to end segregation in the 37th Infantry Division by the end of March. Maj. Gen. Leo M. Kreber, adjutant general, said there will be no more all Negro units as the division’s units were integrated during active duty at Camp Polk, Louisiana.

Columbus Ohio National Guard Leo M. Kreber Ohio 3Ith 37Th Camp Polk

Eaton Vets Set Meeting For Sunday Evening

North Eaton residents report the Eaton Vets will gather at the town hall tomorrow at seven in the evening. The group has traditionally met on Sunday afternoons, but scheduling shifts place this session in the evening.

Eaton Vets North Eaton

Long-Time Lorain Tavern Operator Dies At 75

Lorain chef Louis F Stolba a longtime tavern owner and restaurant operator in Lorain County died at Shields Clinic in Lorain at 7 am after a yearlong illness. Born in Chaslav Bohemia he came to Lorain 34 years ago from Baltimore. He resided at 2115 W Erie Ave and was active with the Eagles Lodge and Loyal Order of Moose. Survived by two daughters a son six grandchildren four great grandchildren and four sisters. Funeral services at John Fr Devin Funeral Home and burial Elmwood Cemetery in Lorain.

Louis F. Stolba Lorain County Lorain Shields Clinic Chaslav Bohemia Baltimore W. Erie Ave Eagles Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Harlan T. Chapman Elyria Joseph E. Maiden Jr Louis J Charles Stasmy Rudolph Klier C. B. Bauer William Ruth Amherst John FR. Devin Funeral See John Green Elmwood Cemetery

Death notices from Wellington and Lakewood area

William Edward Bowman aged 91 dies at Martin Rest Home Wellington survived by three daughters two sons and sister with 17 grandchildren and great grandchildren service at Snares Funeral Home led by Rev William Judy burial at Penfield Cemetery Cyril J Haas 49 foreman at Colson Corp dies at home in Lakewood survived by wife three brothers and one sister, services at St James Church and interment at St Peter Cemetery

Wellington William Edward Bowman Martin Fern Newcombe Ralph John Fannie Stark Cleveland Bertha June Snares Funeral Home William Judy Penfield United Church Penfield Cemetery Cyril J. Haas Colson Corporation Edwards Ave Lakewood Haas Genevieve Haas Roglgenburk Carl L. I Elmer F. Haas North Ridgeville Joseph R. Haas Dorothy L. Haas Ridgeville McGorfray Bros Deltroit Avenue St.James’ Church Granger and Deitroit Avenues St. Peter Cemetery

Livestock Group Elects Officers in 19th Columbus Meeting

The Producers Livestock Co-Operative Association announced that Lester J. Utz of New Washington Ohio was re-elected president for another year at its 19th annual meeting in Columbus. New officers include Leonard C. Yochum of Sabina as first vice president Dayton R. Stemple of Philip Pi West Virginia as second vice president and E G Ketner of Columbus as secretary treasurer and general manager.

Columbus M Producers ‘Livestock Co-Operative Association Lester J. Utz New Washington, D Columbus Leonard C. Yochum Sabina Dayton R. Stemple Philip Pi W. Va E. G. Ketner

Clocks To Be Set Back In South Korea After 43 Years

South Korea announced a rare time change, turning clocks back for the first time in 43 years marking a nationwide shift in standard time policies and signaling a major calendar adjustment for citizens and businesses.

Seoul Korea South Korea

Terminal Market Prices for Produce and Poultry

United States Department of Agriculture terminal market prices list a range of items including chives mushrooms onions potatoes and radishes with specifics on pack sizes and prices. It also covers lettuce peppers tomatoes and greens with grade A and B egg prices and live poultry ready-to-cook poultry prices for retailers.

Hothouse Hothouse GS Mfey Fey Ee Gce Ohio Iew Poores United States Department of Agriculture U. S Ceepeeese IOC Sarcoene

Senator Burke to Head Lorain Freedom Day Program

United States Senator Thomas Burke a Democrat will appear in Lorain County in a public program arranged by Rev Valentine A Toth at a local church with about 1000 attendees. Hungarian groups churches and civic bodies join in song piano and dance with Burke meeting officials at Antlers Hotel later in the day to discuss local matters.

United States Thomas Burke Lorain County Senate Eckhardt Hungarian National Council of New York Valentine A. Toth John C. Jaworski Lorain Betty Jean Kovacs Antlers Hotel Imorrow

Traffic court fines and dous for multiple drivers

Mayor's court heard cases including John Zentler fined 10 dollars for disobeying a traffic signal at Broad and Lodi Streets on March 9, Earl Smith fined 10 dollars for failure to yield on East Ave March 11, and Granville Warner fined 10 dollars for failure to yield on Route 18 March 9. Wile Hollis faced 25 dollars plus costs for reckless driving and 50 dollars plus costs for leaving the scene. 30 suspended, plus three traffic school sessions. Two cases were continued next Saturday. An Anna Cadman faced a permit violation with a licensed driver not present. A minor collision at Broad and Cedar involved Grimm and Hylen. Hylen cited for loss of vehicle control. Dean Wilson cited for following too closely and reckless driving. Edwin A. Tarry to appear March 15.

Mayor's Court John Zentler East River St Broad and Lodi Streets Earl Smith N. Olive St East Ave Granville Warner Second St Wile Hollis Wayne St 15Th St Carl Jarrell Miller Cleveland St Abbe Rd James Plas LaGrange

Three Cars Damaged In Driveway Traffic Collision

Three cars were involved in a crash at 6:55 p m near Route 76 in Grafton as William Barnard turned into his driveway. Clean Crowell traveling south on Route 76 struck Barnard’s left side, then Joseph Chizmadia’s northbound vehicle hit Barnard. A separate highway accident at 5:16 p m south of Route 76 involved an Interstate Motor Co tractor trailer that detached a tire, damaging the Chast residence and breaking a living room window.

William Barnard R. D Grafton Clean Crowell RD. 2 Burnard Joseph Chizmadia Sherff Arthur Christ Route 20 Interstate Motor Co John Houghtaling Grand Rapids Mich

Amherst Church Canvass Sunday For Building Funds

A St Peter s Evangelical Lutheran Church committee will canvass members Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 for funds to complete the Central Drive building. Chairman Chester Streicher leads the fund drive. about 20 000 remains to be raised. The new church, costing about 150 000, will include pews and interior furnishings minus the console organ. Building committee head Fred Oertel aims to have the structure ready for Easter services with Rev Arthur Dey as pastor.

Amherst St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Central Drive Chester Streicher Fred Oertel Arthur Dey

Suspension of Elyria CIO Education Series

The Elyria Education Council of the U A W C 1 O suspends the educational institute meeting series due to Lent. The five sessions held so far are praised as successful and the group expects to resume after Easter. Topics discussed include employment benefits laws and taxes affecting workers and the public.

Educational Institute Elyria Education Council U. A. W.co C. S O

Man Held For Drinking Driving Charge

Isaac P. Galvin of Lorain faces arraignment in mayor's court Monday on a driving while under the influence charge. He was arrested early this morning at Broad Street and Middle Avenue after officers saw his car make an illegal left turn from Loch Street and stall on Middle Avenue. Police said he was unsteady and reeked of alcohol.

Isaac P. Galvin Lorain Mayor’s Court Broad St Middle Ave Galvin Loch St Jon Broad

Chiang's Emergency Powers Extended Across Formosa

The National Assembly of Nationalist China unanimously renewed Chiang Kai Shek's emergency powers for the duration of the national crisis. The renewal extends authorities granted in 1948 to take any measures deemed necessary to counter imminent danger to the state and people.

Taipeh Formosa China National Assembly Chiang Kai-Shek Chiang

Local Savings and Industry Bonds Raise Interest in Lorain County

A scan lists multiple financial institutions and industrial firms including Elyria Savings and Loan, First Savings and Loan, Harshaw Chemical, Lorain Telephone, North Savings, Ohio Match, Standard Screw, and Traxel Mfg. The document mentions bonds and debentures tied to Western Reserve Inc and a local building address 41395 76 with references to Ohio Turnpike.

Elyria Sav First Sav. & Loan General Industries Harshaw Chem Co. Indus Br. Holst ‘Lorain Co Lorain Telephone Com North. Sav. & Loan Ohio Match Perry Fay Pfancher Co Bank & Tr Standard Screw Traxel Mfg Western Reserve Inc Western Reserve

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