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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1955
Page
2
The article notes wallpaper as the preferred wall decor of the year, predicting Castle’s Case Pan Wallwaser and Agond Si will push wallpaper trends. It mentions Castle’s store in Northern Ohio offering a wide stock of wallpapers, paints, and new Brocade paints that conceal cracks and blemishes while delivering a good finish.
New London announces incorporation of New London Ready Mix Firm Incorporated. Articles list founders and corporate details including Joseph E. Warler and Joseph E. Wiedmach as key members. The firm aims to operate in the local construction and cement mixing market with planned start of operations pending standard filings.
Mitchell Machine and Steeline Co seek to fill area needs for local industry and a wine work of all kinds for individuals. The ad lists sharpening lawn mowers small engine repairs and making special parts.
Kenneth Botamer owner of Horst shop at East Rner and Park Place reports heavy Easter orders. Florists plan months ahead sourcing roses hydrangeas and azaleas from US and Hawaii to meet demand. Corsage flowers from semitropical regions arrive for assembly and Easter is the peak trading day followed by Valentine’s and Mother’s Day. Orders should be placed early to ensure supply.
Reporting from Idlewild airport the Viscount shows faster climb and higher altitude than Convair and Martin. The jet age promises smoother operation and new in-flight foods as Capital Airlines anticipates receiving 66 Viscounts, with the first arrival May 1, marking a U S abroad venture for a jet aircraft. A light meal is served midflight as passengers imagine future air travel and fuel costs.
At a Bowing Green State University conference Ralph Peters urged that communities facing new industry must educate residents to change. He warned expansion often outpaces willingness and funding, stressing advance planning and coordinated growth to serve urban and rural areas without straining services.
State Treasurer Roger W. Tracy reports nine straight weeks of rising sales tax receipts ending March 12 with 2036.33 dollars more than the prior year and a year-to-year rise of 0.53 percent. Gains hit six of eight major classifications, led by 331,283 in autos, while apparel and department stores declined. Baker’s Office Equipment Co plans a two story addition at 2M Second St, with air conditioning and an arcade linking to Second St, as the firm prepares to accept a national Brand Names Foundation award in New York for promoting quality sales and business ethics.
Reporter meets an ardent pencil advocate and explores fresh designs from all weather, fluorescent, and marker pencils. Leaders like Mr. Nissen tout variety, from sturdier yellow race track styles to erasable, glow under black light. The piece notes growing appreciation for writing tools and their evolving roles.
An Internal Revenue Service case notes XYZ sending six hundred dollars in multiple years to Richmond with a note claiming it is for personal income tax. In each case the envelope contains six one dollar bills and a handwritten message.
Fitchville farmer Guy Hammon, one of 25 exchange farmers returning from months studying life of Indian agriculture, spoke at North Fairfield about farming habits and cast in India. He is the son of Aareen Maths.
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