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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1957
Page
13
Firestone engineers report worn tractor tires waste horsepower and raise fuel use. The Firestone Store and Service Station offers free, no obligation checks to farmers seeking tire reports on efficiency and performance. John Firestone notes farmers may inquire at the store for a report.
Dr. Oste is promoting tire retreading as a cost saving for farmers and industries in Wooster. Diller notes potential to save about half the cost of a new tire while improving traction and reducing wear. Firestone offers retreading with a full guarantee and hydro equipment for tractors, claiming durable post will last up to several years.
The article notes reflective rear lighting and tape on farm equipment to prevent nighttime collisions with fast moving vehicles. It cites W E Stuckey of Cleo State and the National Safety Council promoting the Lite-Farm-Equipment safety program with cooperation from 4H clubs and Future Farmers.
C W Ellen gwood explains mulch should be applied early for best effect. Two of 280 pods of strawlite per mature tree with a 335 foot spread start mulch. To maintain mulch add 100 pounds yearly. Straw waste hay sawdust and apple pomace are used. Extra nitrogen is advised when first applied. Clipping the orchard in June and frequently during the season reduces competition with fruit growth. A low cost mulch method uses extra fertilizer in tree rows. clippings aid mulch around trees.
EFA announces bowling results with final rounds and couples competition. Malt slam highlighted as a key event showing tight scores and standout performances.
Kansas star amid NBA trade and Harlem Globetrotters chatter denies immediate move while NBA draft history and rules loom. Chamberlain options pivot on staying or turning pro, with mixed reports about possible college-to-pro timing and team affiliations. Meanwhile golf results at Fort Worth crown De Vincenzi over Mayer as 5 000 prize boosts players and standings.
WOOSTER Stahlkehers of North Canton took first in Class A team at the 46th Inner-City Bowling Tournament at Wayne Recreation Center over the weekend. Doc Franz of Massillon led all events with 1915 points, moving past Pete Pick of Lake who had led earlier.
Oberlin College baseball fell to Wesleyan 7-6 as Oberlin hit 12 to Wesleyan’s four errors hurt the Yeomen. Oberlin starter Dave Hoecker allowed four safeties while giving up six runs, four unearned, and Wesleyan built its lead through timely hits and miscues. Oberlin moves to play Union on Wednesday at Alliance.
Oberlin College seminis squad coached by Lysle Butler won its fifth straight decision of the season at Oberlin Saturday, defeating Wesleyan 6 to 3. Freshman Howard Rowland remained undefeated with a win in his match. Oberlin faces Denison tomorrow.
In Cincinnati a high school baseball title race is set with Cinema Elder tying for the Class A title. Greenhills fell to Terrace Park 11 8 and Terrace Park then lost to Batavia 12 01. Elder beat Colerenn 9 0 before losing 34 to Western Hills in weekend action.
Jaroslav Drobny defeated Lev Ovstad 6 4 6 4 6 4 to win the men’s singles final of the British hard court tennis championship in Bournemouth England.
Two Elyria men were charged with disorderly conduct after a brawl at Hazel's Restaurant on Cleveland Street around 4 am. Officers Fred Bitz and Joseph Neuman subdued Donald A. Dumont and Donald C. Edwards as dishes shattered, tables overturned, and bystanders' clothes were soiled.
Firefighters investigated a reported smoke near the Elks Club on Second Street around 11:55 PM but found no evidence of fire. About 12:30 PM a 1947 junked car owned by Wilbur Grover at 23514 Erie Street burned in the front seat area, with officials saying children playing with matches started the blaze.
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