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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1957
Page
9
Lorain Works announces promotions in the tube division of United States Steel Corp. T. H. Kennedy, general superintendent, outlined the latest management moves for Lorain, Elyria, and Amherst men.
Auto fire at Lorain Works car in Cleveland owned by Robert Cromly of Vermilion is believed caused by a shorts in wiring. Fire department reported interior of the car burned, intersection of Leavitt Rd and West Erie Ave. construction underway on West Erie Ave. nearby.
In Montreal area suburbs, a 34 year old mother Audrey Munro delivered four babies three girls and a boy at St Josephs Hospital in Lachine after a pregnancy described as a million to one. Father William Munro, 34, works as a sales estimator and says the family must find larger quarters. The births occurred Thursday with no complications and the mother is resting comfortably.
Avon Lake residents host a surprise birthday party for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Buswell at Moore Road home. Dinner, a large cake, and floral centerpiece mark the celebration. Attendees include Hasting Bean, Wilson Buswell family, Frank Stefan family, Wilbur Buswell, LaVern Buswell, Bud Fife and others from Avon Lake Lorain and Cleveland. The Avon Lake Library Board will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at Erieview School.
Major Heber L. Minton of Elyria has been appointed battalion commander of the Second Battalion, 145th Infantry Regiment, 837th Infantry Division with headquarters in Cleveland. The unit covers Shreve, Mansfield, Wooster, Norwalk and Ashland. A veteran of the 101st Airborne, Minton earned the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, French Croix de Guerre, Presidential Unit Citation and other decorations.
Michael Drvodelich a former Lorain police officer whose Civil Service Commission dismissal was upheld filed notice in Common Pleas Court today to appeal the ruling. He is represented by attorney Austin O Toole of Lorain. The discharge followed a shooting incident on December 14 at his home.
Quota Club of Elyria members viewed color pictures of beau tiles of Bermuda shown by Quotarian Marge Lawson at a luncheon meeting yesterday in the Graystone Hotel. Dr Anna Mae Worthington of the State Department of Education attended and discussed reading aid cards made from magazine pictures for the School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
A 21 year old man was bound over to the grand jury in Sandusky Municipal Court on forgery charges. The defendant, identified as Frank V. Gregory of 145 Jackson St., was arrested Thursday at Cleveland Hopkins Airport after a tip led police. Police also reported related incidents involving multiple suspects in a forgery ring connected to checks totaling about 7000 dollars.
The Sheffield Township trustees studied two Vincent area lots for a potential fire station site and will obtain price estimates from three real estate agents before deciding on a purchase. They approved Ray E. Waters's resignation as road superintendent effective March 30 citing duties. traffic light requests at Elyria Ave intersections were referred for township decision. The group plans to review 1957 appropriations at the next meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Sandusky and Erie Counties announce free polio vaccination for 7 000 school pupils in grades 1 through 12. Public Health Service officials cite backlog depletion and forecasted supply limits as the nation nears a production pause, with Burney noting difficulty in predicting demand. A Columbia band sale fundraiser is planned with bargains and a special feature table.
Lorain Municipal Court listings show James Blauvelt, 20, charged with crashing a stop sign costing 35 dollars and court costs. Wylie B. Trice, 37, charged with crashing a red light costing 5 dollars and costs. Milan Breznan, 28, cited for gambling devices with 125 dollars and costs. Tra Costin, 53, charged with driving without a valid license costing 15 dollars and costs.
Hollywood UP Nanette Fabray television actress and Emmy winner announced her engagement to writer Ronald MacDougall. In Sonia Michigan UP two state hospital robbers Louis Feast and Joseph Wilson escaped earlier, were recaptured after authorities tracked them to a snowbound barn.
Guernsey County sheriff reports thieves took motors, chain saws, and gasoline tanks valued at nearly $3,000 from Gibson Supply Co. near Cambridge. The incident is under investigation.
Ridgeville notes show Fire Ladies met at Martin Thibor residence for the monthly gathering. Next meeting moved to Apr 24 with Mrs Ray Reising as hostess. Kiwanis District to hold inter club event with Sheffield Lake Club at Sheffield Lake Tuesday 6 15 pm. Grass fire on Broad Blvd reported at 3 25 pm with no damage.
Marine Cpl. Thomas J. Broome of Wellington Ohio joins the First Marine Aircraft Wing for a major exercise off Luzon in the Philippines. The combined air sea and land drill includes 30 ships and about 60 000 Navy and Marine personnel. The operation runs March 17 to April 8 and tests air ground beachhead support concepts.
Avon Lake church appoints campaign chairmen for the fund drive. General chairman Jack J. Carrel announces leaders for special gifts and support roles including Emil Domke initial gift Harold Furniss can Wass Barry Purrington hostess team chairman Mrs Henry Lundberg Mrs William Higgins and Dean Sladek publicity.
H. K. Ferguson Co of Cleveland estimated that an underground garage beneath the statehouse would cost about 3.9 million dollars. The firm urged the Ohio Underground Parking Commission to seriously consider the project for a 1150 car facility. It predicted four months to finish drawings and plans and about 16 months for construction.
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