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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1952
Page
9
New York reports two drugs penicillin and sulfa drugs along with anti anthrax serum can treat human cases. Anthrax affects humans rarely but is deadly with about 20 percent mortality in the United States.
Washington profile traces Tony Curtis born Bernard Schwartz from Hell's Kitchen to Hollywood. It covers street life, Boy Scout turn, GI Bill education, dramatic workhouse, and discovery by Robert Goldstein leading to film career. It notes his grateful ascent, early pay struggles, and his wife Janet Leigh.
London and continental papers report Eisenhower’s mood lifting as Minnesota returns roll in. The second sunburst of good news in 23 hours follows Governor Alfred Driscoll’s for Eisenhower stance in New Jersey where he faces Senator Taft. Carlson, a campaign manager, says Minnesota evidence supports Fairfield’s candidacy.
Ralph Forthofer and family were home on Route 10 when a clothes closet fire spread to the second floor and attic. Carlisle Fire Department responded with 12 firemen, taking about four hours to gain control. roof saved, water damage minor, family evacuated furniture moved out.
Wool growers will hear two experts discuss sheep and wool problems at the annual county Wool Producers' meeting. The event begins at 8 p m Friday at the Lorain Medina Rural Electric Cooperative building in Wellington. Paul Getz will outline the current wool situation. Ralph Grimshaw will speak on sheep improvement. A business meeting will follow with reports on state meetings 4 H and FFA activities and wool marketing plans.
Lorain county farmers are urged to register for the 1952 agricultural conservation program by April 1. Robert J. Eglin, chair of the Lorain County PMA, says letters went to past cooperators and invites new participants at the PMA office in Elyria. The emphasis is on higher yields via green manure crops, more fertilizer, and broader participation.
Schmittgen chairs Elyria Chamber Merchants Division. committee includes Hardy Ostrow Hech Crawford Ryder. The event acquaints public with new spring family home and car goods stocked in downtown stores for Easter. Display-wide in participating merchants windows. more details on Chronicle Telegram pages.
Obituaries report Georgia Leona Fry of 224 Woodland Avenue Oberlin died at Allen Hospital Oberlin at 11 15 p m after four months illness She was born September 24 1898 in Ligonier Pa and trained as a nurse in Greensburg Pa She is survived by husband Paul M Fry two children two brothers and a father Funeral services and burial are planned in Ligonier Pa Wellington infant Patrick B McMullen son of W E and will be buried in St Marys Cemetery Grafton Anthony John Fatz of Route 20 Oberlin died at home age about 60 He worked for Colson Corporation 25 years and was member of Sacred Heart church and Elyria Polish club Surviving are his wife Bernice five children two brothers and two sisters Funeral arrangements through Cowling Sedgeman Holmes Vernon Slack 72 of Grafton died at home Survived by son Lyle D Slack several grandchildren sister and brother Funeral services at Russell D Fulton Funeral Home with burial in La Grange cemetery Public notices include funeral home plans and church service details for local residents
Mrs Electa Sage of Oberlin says many residents across the county thank her for questioning room and board policies at the county children's home. She criticized nonworking spouses of employees and the home superintendent being enrolled as a part time Oberlin College student. the matter came up at last week’s county commissioners meeting.
Elmer Roessner notes advertisers frequently omit full addresses and phone numbers in ads and letterheads, causing lost orders and postal delays. He cites small or missing addresses, large firms’ practice of city-only listings, and the friction of mail backlogs, urging clearer, complete contact details.
Details show union pledges by townships and groups totaling dozens, as steel firms begin slowdowns and the United Steelworkers of America CIO weigh a 13.7 cent hourly raise. Workers demand 18 percent and await the full Wage Stabilization Board report for a settlement base.
Key West reports National Democratic Chairman Frank McKinney after talks with President Truman says peace in Korea would lessen the odds of a Truman run. McKinney expects a final decision by May 15, and notes March 29 dinner as unlikely for an announcement. He says a Korea settlement may shape the President's decision.
Gladys Hazlett and her husband Frederick were injured in a two vehicle crash at Island road and Route 82. Gladys suffered a cerebral concussion and leg contusion and was hospitalized. Frederick received knee injuries. Baker, Jans, and Bedford were involved in related impacts as the accident occurred around 7 17 p m yesterday per sheriff deputies.
The Elyria Selective Service Board inducted two registrants Edward Motta of Grafton and Charles King of New London into the Marine Corps on March 14. A separate report notes 24 local preinduction exams in Cleveland and that 17 registrants were accepted for duty while seven were rejected. Lorain County boards plan to supply 15 more men in April under state quotas.
Mr. and Mrs. John Lantsberry of Oakwood street report their son Pvt. John H. Lantsberry has finished basic training. His address lists U S 92167520 Co E 129th Infantry 44th Infantry Division Camp Cooke California.
Columbus The Western Union Telegraph Co agreed to remove all its racing wire service after a brief one hour hearing before the Ohio Public Utilities Commission. Attorneys said service had been permanently discontinued and equipment removed. The action averts testimony from Arthur McBride and Morris Wexler, subpoenas issued in the state drive against gambling. The service had been severed to Continental Press Crowley Publishing Co and others.
About 1,000 AFL Truck Drivers Union members reported sick at midnight but returned to work after union orders. The dispute centered on wage gains from a Wage Stabilization Board ruling that excluded Ohio drivers, who received only a 19 cent raise.
In Miami Beach, Helmut Graef a 23 year old Austrian automobile heir and University of Cincinnati student slashed himself in a jail cell after police picked him up for questioning related to bloodstains in a car found abandoned near Columbus Ohio. Detective Capt. Charles Pierce said he was near death from loss of blood and was rushed to a hospital. Authorities traced Graef through a tip from Margaret Stubbs of Barker Travel Agency who recognized his photo from Columbus papers where he used the name Harry Granger.
Senator Richard B. Russell of Georgia opened campaign HQs at the Mayflower Hotel and declared he has a better shot at the Democratic nomination than any current candidate. He predicts President Truman will not seek re nomination and notes Truman's California primary withdrawal as supporting evidence. He plans an active national campaign while limiting speaking engagements due to Senate duties.
In early precinct results Taft drew 16 547 write‑in votes and Warren 4 037 while MacArthur earned 637. Eisenhower appeared as a write‑in but received no delegate votes. Taft Warren and MacArthur led among write‑ins with Eisenhower unvoted for in delegates.
In Henrietta the Lenten service unites Florence Birmingham and Henrietta congregations at 8 p.m. at the Henrietta Methodist Church with Rev. Graf ton Thomas of Berlin Heights and Florence churches as speaker. March 27 services move to Florence Church with Rev. Howard Crabtree of Birmingham speaking.
The Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission approved parole for Haywood Donald and Melvin E. Gamble. Donald, sentenced here for manslaughter, and Gamble, with a statutory charge, were both housed at Mansfield Reformatory.
The Red Cross highlights four and a half thousand disaster operations in thirty years and urges public contribution to the 1952 Red Cross Fund to back expanded national civil defense training and preparedness efforts this month.
Police report a Broad street collision involving Earle Johnson and Amy Wolford with no charges. A bicycle owned by Don Owen was recovered at Ely woods with wheels missing after being stolen from behind the YMCA. Another crash occurred when a truck driven by Clarence Benjamin swerved on East Bridge to Broad, sideswiping George H. Smith’s car. no charges filed.
Elizabeth Castle receives a divorce from Don Pincura on neglect. Berniece Kernel sues Floyd for neglect and cruelty. they married in 1932. Nicholas Warkovich sues Irene for neglect. married in 1950. Truman Brown Jr seeks divorce from Virginia for neglect and cruelty. Melvin Groff's suit against Frances dismissed. Glen Dogers awarded $115 against Curtis Atkinson Jr. Boor estate valued at 46,390 with Dorothy Fierbaugh executrix. Anna Wollhold to receive one-third. Ehrlich estate valued at 38,500. five daughters and four sons heirs. Rawson estate valued at 30,000. widow Clara heir. Farm Bureau Mutual Auto and Lorance Wheeler sue The Service Transport Co for 1,728 in damages. Harold Eckelberry and John Stacey identified in auto collision case. County upgrades 800 tons slag to Wellington township roads. James Underwood, 18, indicted for felonious assault. declared mentally retarded by Lima physicians. committed for observation. Kilbe fined 15 for bus-pass violation.
The Ohio State University Band Concert will be performed in Elyria with over 2400 attendees across three shows. The 85 member ensemble, directed by Manley R. Whitcomb, plans an evening program and two morning student performances, with some evening tickets still available at the school office. The band will stay with Elyria alumni and students before continuing its spring tour.
Ridgeville PTA members will hear William E. Ryan director of the Lorain County Mental Hygiene Association speak at the school at 7 p.m. Thursday. He will illustrate his talk with a film and refreshments will follow.
Harold Zealley superintendent of Elyria Memorial Hospital told Elyria Rotary Club that patient bills often do not cover daily operating costs per patient. He spoke at the noon luncheon at the YMCA under the topic So Your Hospital Bills Are Too High.
Noon quotations list multiple firms with varied percentages and prices including American Radiata 16 percent American Telephone 154.15 Anaconda Copper 47.14 Avco Manufacturing 7 percent Bendix Aviation 49.14 Chrysler 72 percent Cities Service 107 percent Cleveland Electric Aluminum 50 percent Columbia Gas 155 Fruehren Trailer 4? General Motors 52 percent Kennecott Copper 17 percent Kroger 33 Montgomery Ward 63 New York Central Ohio Edison Ohio Oil Penna Railroad Republic Steel Sears Roebuck Socony Vacuum Standard of Indiana Standard of New Jersey Standard of Ohio Texas Company Toledo Edison U S Steel Warner Brothers Westinghouse Airbr Woolworth Co 1934 343 58 percent 18 percent 40 percent 53 38 percent 89 percent 77 4534 58 427
Market notes show steady to firm trends in poultry butter and egg markets, with graded deliveries and unchanged egg prices. Cleveland grain prices mix soft red, corn, soybeans with modest ranges, while livestock in Cleveland ranges show steady cattle and calves, steady sheep and lambs, and slower hog demand with price spreads.
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