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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1955

Page

12

Oberlin considers buying land to expand municipal light plant

City council revealed negotiations to acquire four parcels near the light plant at an estimated total cost. The land includes a house, a vacant lot, an old ice house, and a frame building on South Professor Street with a combined assessed value around $30,000. Officials cited long term gains, tax implications, and a spur line issue from the New York Central Railroad as factors in the expansion plan.

Oberlin Ethel Axelrod South Professor St Erma Champney Olfteals John Hall Aoney Anable Ben Lewis Ira Porter People’s, Banking Co New York Central Railroad Champney Lght Frank Craig Jhought

Four Cited In Elyria Crashes

Police reports describe multiple Elyria crashes with drivers cited for violations. Nick Trbov cs 29 Lorain and James Borthwck 29 Lorain involved near Broad Street. Ron Patrick 19 Lorain Gar vin Ave cited in another incident. Lawrence Set 70 East Ave cited for careless handling and car control. Finis K Tillman Jr 18 Warne St cited for unsafe operation and lack of vehicle control. Tillman pled guilty and paid fines.

Sts Hous Oeblee Nick Trbov Loran Motors Court Cers James Borthwck Lorain Orarge Ap Ors Broad Ron ‘Patrick T Garvin Ave Lawrence East Ave Schuster Edward A White Finis K. Tillman Jr Warne St Ponce Tillman Rolland McClain Wellington East Bridge St Broad St

Hannaford Estate Valued At 292857 In Probate Inventory

Albert M. Hannaford hardware merchant died November seventeenth. Probate inventory lists estate at 292857 dollars with debts and securities totaling 225911 dollars, real estate 563790, accounts receivable 2106, personal property 1000. Jack is named executor. estate left to widow Alan and his son.

Albert M. Hannaford Apo Reed Fis Jack

Courthouse Dismisses State Highway Right of Way Suit

The state highways department sued for right of way in a RR 20 improvement case but the suit was dismissed with a compensation offer of 1730 accepted by the property owner. The court clarified custody and guardianship actions relating to several individuals and locations.

State Highways Department Elmer Mertz

Judge Cook Grants Lorain Man Probation

Judge D A Cook disclosed today William Howard Willis of Lorain, 45, who was indicted for second degree murder and pled guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter, was granted probation. Willis knifed to death Joseph Ribich outside a South Lorain drinking establishment last Dec 25 after an altercation.

William Howard Willis Rain Wils Joseph ‘Ribich Lorain

Liquor Board Grants North Olmsted Permit

The State Department of Liquor Control granted a permit for the sale of liquor in North Olmsted. The approval was reported by the department today, naming the operator at the Troy TRG Laran Rd location.

Liquor Board North Olmsted Lidae Aines Perm Ianm F Uworverfald Troy Laran Ossvan

Toledo Cash Grain Update Forces Narrow Market Dial

Toledo cash grain trade shows limited movement with prices cited around two bits per bushel. Report notes bid offers and uncertain demand shaping small price changes amid a quiet market day at the Toledo grain exchange.

Lorain County Reappraisal Row Hits First Committee Session

Lorain county faces a potential 259000 general tax reappraisal. A citizens committee will meet with State tax board officials next week to decide if the county must proceed. Members Cotton and Pickering were sent to engage the state board and determine how to assist the process while auditing current valuations.

Lorain County Citizens’ Committee State Board of Tax Appeals Ford Becker Earl Cotton Laverne Pickering Frank Ayres Ayres State Board Becker Lorain Real Estate Board Cotton Lorain Pickering Avon Lake Thomas McGeachie Elmer Hume Joseph Tomasic Virgil Hume Joseph Boehm Howard Somers Wells Male George Aldrich Ira Porter County Auditors Office Tax Board Citizens Tax Appraisal Committee Thomas MccGeachie Howard

Kiwanis Club Hosts German Exchange Student Peter Kohl

East Ehma Kiwanis Club heard Lorain High School exchange student Peter Kohl describe life in postwar Germany and western industrial progress. He noted German desires for an army to secure jobs, praised American soldiers, and compared German and American schools while detailing local support from Lorain Kiwanis leaders and plans for future exchange students.

Peter Kohl Germany Lorain High School East Ehma Kiwanis Club Hilltop United States

Overheated Engine Blamed for Car Fire in Cruty Hail

Fire Department records attribute the blaze to an overheating engine in an Axio parked in front of Cruty Hail. Officials said a fault sparked insulation on wires near the generator and headlights, causing the fire.

Morse To Speak Canton Banquet Audience Expected

Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon will be the principal speaker at the 27th district banquet of the America and United States Steers with more than two dozen unionists and northeastern Ohio Democrats expected to hear Morse.

Canton O 'Ts Wayne Lo Morse Oregon the of America United Oho Morse

Trial Date Set for Lima State Hospital Case

Fragmentary OCR note indicates a trial date event linked to Lima State Hospital. Details are unclear. parties, exact date, and actions are not fully legible. Summary preserving readable entities mentions Lima State Hospital and a court setting.

War-torn City Faces Civil Disorder After Riot

A chaotic assault injures hospitalisees and spreads panic as a crowd rushes an area triggering emergency responses. Police struggle to contain unrest in a region reeling from earlier turmoil and a historic royal crisis.

Six Region Hospitals Earn Joint Commission Accreditation

Whyita Memorial Hospital and Gates Hospital for Capoid Children along with four nearby facilities have been fully accredited by the Joint Commission. The others are St. Joseph Lorain Allen Oberlin Good Samaritan Providence Sandusky. The voluntary program is conducted jointly by major medical associations and shows 2,928 fully accredited and 385 provisionally accredited hospitals in the United States and Canada.

Whyita Memorial Hospital Gates Hospital Joint Commission On the Accreditation St. Joseph Hospital Lorain Allen Hospital Obertin Good Samaritan and Providence Hospitals Sandusky American College of Physicians American College of Surgeons American Hospital Association American Medical Association Canadian Medical Association United States Canada

Golden Rule Degree Conferred by IOOF Encampment

The Northwest Encampment of the IOOF conferred the Golden Rule degree last night at Odd Fellows Hall 386 Broad St. Presiding was A. Miller with Frederie and K J Lehmann assisting. The next encampment is Friday April 2 with the second degree to be conferred on candidates.

IOOF Odd Fellows Hall Broad St A. Miller Frederie K. J Lehmann Fridas

Mayor's Court records in WW Bauchman case docket

The Mayor's Court proceedings list multiple defendants from WW and nearby areas. Pleas include guilty rulings for running red lights, failure to control vehicles, and fictitious license plates, with fines ranging from five to fifty dollars plus costs. Citations span mid-March to recent Sundays, detailing streets such as East Ave Second West River St and Fourth St East Broad East Bridge.

Bauchman Hamldn Gott Spercer East Ave Joseph F West Ave 16Th St. Renzhofer Loram Stanley Kowabk Denison Ave Fourth St

Army personnel receive assignments and desert rock drill details

Pvt John Douglas Alles son of Mr and Mrs James B Silex of North Olmsted has been assigned to the 53rd Military Police Co stationed at Ft Campbell Kentucky after basic training at Ft Knox. Pvt John G Greene son of Charles D Greene of Elyna is slated to participate in a tactical armored task force maneuver during the Nevada atomic tests as part of Exercise Desert Rock VI. Greene is stationed at Ft Hood Texas with the 11th Armored Division Sir Armored Infantry Battalion A-1-3 and entered the Army in November.

John Douglas Alles James B. Silex North Olmsted 53Rd Military Po‘tee Co Ft Campbel Pst Alley Ft. Knox Campbell John G. Grene Charles D. Greene East Rive Elyna SH Sci Nevada Desert Rock Greene Ft Hood Tex 11Th Armored Divsion Sir Armored Infantry Elyna High Feed Greere Army

Local Stocks and Army Notice Mentioning Fort Hood and Korea

A clipping lists local stock quotes for banks and utilities with mixed figures and includes a notice about Army private Trivanovich of Avon Lake in the 1st Armored Division at Fort Hood, detailing his Bronze Star, Korea tour, and a biography. The piece also notes a Vienna report on Czechoslovakia and a driver’s stop-sign violation in Vienna, with a diesel locomotive update and highway patrol reference.

Stanley Trivanovich Eva Trivanovich Avondale Ave Avon Lake 1St Armored Ft. Hood Africa Italy Trivanivodh BONDS Ohio Turnpike Richard A. Johns West Ave Vienna Rt. 2 Czechoslovakia Cleveland Coats Pal

Elyria High Freshman Held After Altercation With Teacher

A 1 year old Elyria High School freshman, Leroy Bures, is in county jail awaiting investigation of an incident in the sheet metal class. He is accused of striking teacher Melbourne Wargo after being reprimanded for punching holes in a desk. The altercation drew help from two other teachers, Joseph Carter and Fred Tutthill, who removed the student from the room. A complaint was filed today and a hearing is set for next week. Dierna said the boy has a juvenile court record in Norfolk and a request is being made for that record. The student claimed he was trying to break free and accidentally struck the teacher.

Elyria High School Leroy Bures Woodford Ave Melbourne Wargo John Dierina Wargo Prncipal Dierna Joseph Carter Fred Tutthill Harold Ewing Norfalk Putak Lake Ave John D. Hayes Sixth St. Pruak Puzak Mayor’s Court Randford Ave Utility Today Io Cahi West Ave Jeannetta Enedy Long Second St

Air Defense Debate Highlights Civilian Role in Safety

Capt Don Kienholz urges public duty in Civil Defense and Ground Observer Corps expansion noting Russia’s vast air and bomber forces. He says the Canton Fuel Center lunch audience should recruit 23 900 volunteers across 30 posts, with critical shortages on 4 to 3 am shifts and a need for Elma GOC staff.

Don Kienholz Canton Kienholz Ernest Seabold Poy Semrau M Tom Lee Ohio Semrau Ground Observer Corps Elton Becker Elma Goc Focal Corps Becker

Four Fined On DWI Charges In Mayor's Court

Four motorists were fined in Mayor's Court for driving while intoxicated and one failed to appear. Fines ranged from 125 to 200 dollars with costs. sentences included jail time and driving bans in Elyma for six months to a year. Several defendants had prior arrests and additional charges noted.

George Pulak South St. John WS Corr Maunsford Ave Masnard J Cleveland St Mine L. Long Amherst Puzak Elyma Com Cahi Long Benigno G. Diaz Lorain Broad St

Avon mayor freezes payment on town hall door work

Avon mayor Hal Weiss says he will not approve payment for work on town hall doors not yet submitted for council approval. State Auditor Price ruled municipal officers cannot be on the payroll for non salary expenses, citing Harold Smith as contractor and village fire chief. Smith was ordered by council to replace doors. debate over appearance and payment delays continues.

Avon Masor Gerok D Weiss Harold Smith Vilage Johr Price Ampal Corporatior

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