Halloween Tragedy and Pranks Mark Hallowe'en Night
A car with teen girls fell 20 feet into a creek near Minersville Pa leaving Georgene Lenosky an 18 year old survivor and another friend injured. Elsewhere a 61 year old man Arthur Wheeler collapsed and died while trying to stamp out burning hay from pranksters. Carolyn Scott a 13 year old Chicago girl was killed after stepping into traffic in a Halloween costume. Columbus Ohio cancelled its downtown celebration due to a prison riot. Philadelphia children collected clothes for needy families while police and fire crews operated with skeleton staffing. Boston firefighters logged 90 false alarms and Arlington reported a record 19 false alarms. Pittsburgh police detained six youths loitering near Anderson Casket Co seeking a used casket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minersville
Arthur R. Wheeler
Wheeler
Carolyn Scott
Chicago
Columbus, O
Philadelphia
Boston
Arlington
Mass
Pittsburgh
Anderson Casket Co
Court grants divorce and probation in Lorain cases
Judge John Pincura grants a divorce to John Sabo from Anna on wilful absence. Anne Williams sues for divorce from Richard on neglect and cruelty. Three defendants receive probation after grand jury indictments. A $750 verdict flags in an auto collision suit in Lorain. A temporary injunction blocks a property transfer involving Mary Eden and George Gangle. Ohio prison rebellion prompts holds on prisoner transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pincura
John Sabo
Anna
D. A Cook
Arthur Beckwith
Sheffield Lake
Wasy Radyk
Lorain
Beckwith
Gulf Road
Dist Street
Mary Eden
Griswold Read
George Gangle
R.D
Wellington
Et al
Defense calls its program vigorous training push for South Korea
The Defense Department issued a strong defense of its Korea training efforts over the past 18 months and denied reports that Van Fleet faced removal. Democratic critics in Congress also attacked Eisenhower with remarks from Col William H Neblett and Erle Cocke Jr both Veterans Advisory Committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Department
van Fleet
Eisenhower
William H. Neblett
Reserve Officers Association
Erle Cocke Jr
American Legion
Denveath National Committee
Veterans Advisory Committee
Local court actions include guilty pleas and probations
Joseph Polevchak of Lorain pleaded guilty to burglary and asked for probation. Judge John Pincura referred the request to the county probation officer after a Wissman Jewelry burglary indictment. Edna Moses filed for divorce from Louis Moses over neglect and cruelty. Kaumeyer received probation after pleading guilty to failure to support her seven year old son, with repayment terms for county expenditures and future support while the boy remains a county ward. the boy's father is in Los Angeles county jail. Prosecutor Paul Mikus provided details in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pincura
Arthur Moos
Paul McElhaney
Lear Nagle Road
Albert Volak
Lorain
Odrick Baker
Rob Albert Kerner
Joseph Polevchak
Loratt
Polevchak
Wissman
Broadway
Geneva EB. Kaumeyer
Los Angeles
Paul Mikus
Speeches Highlight Civil Rights Critique at A Community Rally
Richard Gunn, Kansas born lawyer, urged unity and condemned competing state blocs. He argued FEPC must advance through education, cited discrimination in Washington, and praised Eisenhower’s outreach to Negro troops. Attendees included local figures and college representatives at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Gunn
Kansas
Gunn
Pierce
Missouri
FEPC
Washington
Ohio
Mrs Crosby Given Final Sacrament in Hollywood
Hollywood report states Mrs Crosby was received into the Roman Catholic Church and given the final sacrament, marking a solemn religious rite attended by family and friends.
LOCAL STOCKS QUOTATIONS FRIDAY OCTOBER 31 1952
Pierre R Smith Co presents stock bids and asks for a list of firms including Colson Corp Elyria Savings Trust Elyria Telephone First Savings & Loan Harshaw Chemical Indiana Br Hoist Northwestern Savings & Loan Ohio Match Perry Fay Pfaudler Savings Department Bank and others. Prices show mixed bids and asks across diverse Ohio and regional entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colson Corp
Elyria Sav. & Trust
Elyria Telephone First Sav
Harshaw Chem
Indus
Ohio Match
Perry-Fay Pfaudler
Bank & A
Tenn
Texas East Traxel Mfg
Urge All Who Can To Vote Before 2 P.M
Lorain County officials urge every possible voter to cast ballots between 9 am and 2 pm on Tuesday to avoid polling place congestion. Community groups including Elyria American Legion Post 12 and the League of Women Voters organize transportation and babysitting to assist mothers and workers during the mid day voting window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Board of Elections
BaniZzauions
Elyria
American Legion Post
H. G. Borchers
Post
Borchers
Leone Walters
League of Women Voters
League
Stanley Orr
Pred Bryant
Warren Platner
Walter Warriner
Robert Wilson
Arthur Birchenough
Riots Break Out At State Prison Involving Fire Damage
A major prison riot erupted in the high security area known as the main yard. Prisoners set fires destroying a foundry laundry and other facilities. Estimated damages range from 760000 to 1 million dollars. Police and National Guardsmen restored order after hours of clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lummeck
Ditsen
Sarden Alvis
Harbow
Aiason
Mies
See How They Run Opens Playmakers Season At Fly School Auditorium
The Playmakers debut the farce See How They Run directed by Loraine Meyer at the Fly School auditorium. Cast includes Penelope Toop played by Merton-Cam Middlewick and George Lash as the vicar, with Robert Cromling as Corporal Clive Winton and Evelyn Witham as Miss Skillon. The enthusiastic crowd praised a sharp, well staged production and the cast later greeted patrons with coffee in the corridor. Built sets by Stuart Bishop and a full crew supported the lively performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry England
Lax
Lady Goss
Philip King
Peiry
Loraine Meyer
Fly Schonal Auditorium
Merton-Cam
Middlewick
Nonna Exlbeck
Penelope Toop
Lionel Toop
George Lash
Penelope
Ludye
USO
Fletcher Holliday
Miss Skillon
Evelyn Witham
Clive Winton
Robert Cromling
USC
Ida
Stephanie Lasch
Arthur Humphrey
George Mahlke
Nelson Beller
Sergeant Towlers
John Dill
George Lasch
George
Stuart Bishop
Hazelle Perkins
Robert Byars
Andre Meyer
Cliff Perkins
Book Holder
Jennie Reinke
Audrie Sykes
Ruth Anderson
Mary Jensen
Elaine Beller
Joan Shindle
Helton Townsend
Robert Cromiing
Fletcher
Nell Holliday
Betty Taylor
Playmakers Children's Theatre
Coffe
Marge Duncan
Olmsted Falls Faces Critical School Bond and Levy
Voters in the Olmsted Falls School District face two measures next Tuesday. A $410 000 bond funds a new elementary school to relieve overcrowding at the Bagley Road complex. A five year three unit levy funds operating costs for the district amid growing enrollment of over 1100 pupils and rising school needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olmsted Falls
Sunt. of Schools
W. W. Zinser
Bagley Roc
Parade routes map out school walk lines in city polling day plan
The Elyria article describes restricted parade routes and dispersal points along Second Chestnut West and nearby streets for elementary and high school processions. It notes station order, supervision by the Citizens' Advisory Committee, and a voter get to the polls service promising free babysitting and ride to polls for early voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second
Franklin
Chestnut
Garford
Gates
Hamilton
Thi
Jefferson
McKinley
Othe Rear Party School
Haigh School
Seqtien Rossee
Boren
Ely
Frankun
Garfora Gates
Wanilton Jefferson
McKirter
Roosevelt
Court Street
Faw Onorth
Cotal
Mamet Toarsan
Garford Smith Aes Cepue
Micelle
Bread
Ain County Bank
Midee
Lorain County Bank
McKitviex
Hess
Hess’ Dita
L. N . Nicholas
Superindenaent Et Sechoust
Citizens’ Agvis Vy Committee
Miron Averroes
Initiation Ceremony At Elyria Aerie Hosts Eagles Guests
Robert Maxson of Akron spoke Friday night as the Charles E. Koals class of 12 was initiated into the Elyria Aerie. The initiatory work was led by the new degree team with the Elvira Eagles quartet and John Resar at the piano. Plans for the Elephants and Donkeys novelty dance and election-night party were announced. Clive Riley served as master of ceremonies. The next district meeting is set for Sunday afternoon November 9 at Amherst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Maxson
Akron
Fraternal
Order of Eagles
Charles E. Koals
Elyria Aerie
Elvira Eagles
John Resar
Fley Grotto
Clive Riley
Boals
Amherst
Traffic Collisions Reported Near East and Elyria Avenues
Police report multiple accidents across near East avenue and Elyria avenue with vehicles driven by Grace Prince Morris Asch and W Mellinger, plus a collision at Elyria road and Lincoln road near Lorain. A further crash occurred at 3:30 today involving Raymond Ries and William Grice on Route 20 west of Route 78.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Prince
East Avenue
Snerman W Mellinger
Mutts
Morris Asch
Lorain
Elyria Avenue
Lincoln Road
Charles Magby
School Street
Voshouff Department
Raymond Ries
Vermilion
William Grice
Flint
Midh Oy
Local Car Theft Report From Princeton Avenue Area
Doyle Lester of East Weer reported a car theft attempt near the Nichols block on Princeton Avenue. A witness said a man tried to break into a cardboard house with a taut tool before the attempt was interrupted. Amherst and others noted similar breakage incidents along Fister Avenue and Pasadena area streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Lester
East Weer
Nichols Block
Fred Stileell
Princeton Avenue
Amherst
Fister Avenue
Syasha
Saily
Pasadena
School Bands To Broadcast Hour On WEOL
The Elyria High School band string ensemble and choir will perform an hour long radio program on WEOL in support of the school band issue. It closes a six program series by faculty staff and students with Dexter S Kimball Jr as master of ceremonies. The broadcast features leaders from local business and civic groups including Andrew Foreman Richard Stith Frank Weil Richard Johns Harley Reese and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvira Hish
WEOL
Elyria High School
Dexter S Kimball, Jr
Bendix-Westinghouse Automotive Air Brake Co
Citizens Advisory Committee
Wil
Andrew J Foreman, Jr
Elyria Board of Realtors
Lehman-Johnson Realty Co
Richard A. Stith
Lorain County Industrial Council
Frank P. Weil
Elvrra Chamber of Commerce
American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Co
Richard Johns
Harley Reese
Elvrra Central Labor Union
Jack Hanna
Hear Talk On Proposed Levy In New London
More than 100 people attended the New London Parent-Teacher Association meeting including Rochester area reps. Superintendent Elmer J. Schacht presented a talk on the proposed 3.5 mill levy and led a question and answer period before refreshments hosted by first grade mothers chaired by Opal Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Rochester
Parent- Teacher Association
Elmer J. Schacht
Opal Gardner
Police Dept News Highlights Local Arrests and Citations
Kenith F Dixon of 306 Barker Wellington was arrested on Broad for operating a defective motor vehicle. Parker Messenger of Case Road faced a failure to yield charge after a collision with Mary A Davis at Clark and Fairlawn. Catherine Machovina was bitten by a dog while a boy watched. Kenneth W Rhodes pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, fined 10 dollars plus costs. William Freshwater not guilty to red light violation. hearing set for November 6. Several individuals cited for traffic violations including safety stop failures and speeding. Giles Kapper’s case dismissed for lack of license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenith F. Dixon
Barker Street
Wellington
Broad Street
Parker Messenger
R. D
Case Road
Mary A. Davis
South
Maple Street
Clark and Fairlawn
Paul R Adams
Spring Street
Oberlin
East Broad Street
Agnes M. Schmitz
Kenneth W. Rhodes
Rosewood Drive
Avon Lane
Henry W. Ault
City Grill
William Freshwater
West Aversue
Fourth Street
East River
Freshwater
Howard Ges
Courtland Street
Herbert Dodson
High, Street
Pareel
Carlisle Avenue
Thorold Wilford
Adams Street
Albert Childs
State Street
R W Hart
Poster Avenue
Arnold Jo Kropf
Huron
Giles Kapper
Zien
Paul E. Earick
Sheriff Street
Lake Avenue
Steve C Visz
East Avenue
Maorsz Amoriver
Lodiard Broad
Herry Morrie
Chestnut Street
Murdler
Fis
Sarevel T. Jones
North Main Street
UN fires three Americans for not testifying before Senate panel
Three American UN staff members were dismissed by the United Nations for refusing to testify before a Senate subcommittee on alleged Communist activity. Byron Price announced the firings, identifying Alfred J. Van Tassel, Herbert Schimmel, and Herman Zap as the Secretariat officers removed on confidential U.S. reports. Eight other Americans, including three women, were barred from UN headquarters property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Senate
Byron Price
Secretariat
U. S
Price
Alfred J. van Tassel
Special Process Division
Herbert Schimmel
Department of Economic Affairs
Herman Zap
Technical Assistance Administration
Mrs James M Crandall Dies in Bethesda
Mrs James M Crandall formerly of 219 East Avenue died Friday at her son Ralph Crandall's home in Bethesda Maryland. The body will be brought to Harold Dicken funeral home. further service arrangements will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Crandall
219 East Avenue
Ralph Crandall
Bethesda
Maryland
Harold Dicken
Mrs Lilian M Jones Dies After Illness
After a two weeks illness Mrs Lilian M Jones wife of George J Jones superintendent of St Marys Cemetery died yesterday at 3 30 pm at Elyria Memorial Hospital Born May 2 1910 in Glens Falls New York she had lived in Elyria four years Her home was 1874 Lake Avenue She was a member of St Agnes Church Surviving besides her husband are daughters Mrs Ag
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna L. Ingwer
Cleveland Street
Elysia Memorial Hospital
Ingwer
Louis and
Augusta Ingwer
Elysia
St. John's Lutheran Church
Lt.s. Company
Harry Schirm
Altoona
Carl Ziemke
Alex Graber
Mary Ingwer
Frances Ingwer
Elyria
Carl H. Ingwer
Wainwright Funeral Home
Henry Lieske
Ridgelawn Cemetery
Blasa Pena
West River Street
Mexico
St. Agnes Church
Pena
Jesse
John
Blas
Ben
Robert
Pasquala Torres
Ernestine Villicana
Delphina Pena
Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home
Lilian M Jones
George J. Jones
St. Mary's Cemetery
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Glens Falls
New York
Lake Avenue
Dexter Kimball's Father Dies in Ithaca NY
Word reached here this afternoon of Dexter S Kimball of Elyria an official at Westinghouse as the elder Kimball died after a stroke in Ithaca New York. He had friends in Elyria and visited here regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter Kimball
Ithaca, N.Y
Dexter S. Kimball
Stat
Kimball
Dexter S Kimba
Elyria
Be Westinghouse
Mr. Kimball
North Ridge Man Injured In Vermilion Area Accident
George Cromb of North Ridge Vermilion a worker for American Building Co. was taken to St. Josephs Hospital after an accident about one mile west of Vermilion. Hospital reports his condition as satisfactory and Vermilion police investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
George Cromb
North Ridge Road
Vermilion
American Building Co
Tak
Chaplain Rev John E Duffy to Speak on WJR Program
The Rev John E Duffy of New London will be guest speaker on the Ami Legion radio program In Our Opinion on WJR Detroit. The interview with host George Cushing will air Sunday at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
John E. Duffy
New
Investment Committee Recommends Short Term Government Bonds
Elymia Community Chest trustees meet to invest 1953 gifts to earn income until needed. West, Chest president, calls meeting and committee recommends purchase of United Government short term securities to fund Red Feather Agencies and support community needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Investment Committee Board of Trustees
Elymiamunity Chest, Inc
Fric
West
Chest
United Government
Veil to be received in Notre order next year
Funeral details show Nes O Connor and Shirley Ann to receive their veil in Notre order next year. Marie Lois, Erine Leona and Anna Mi home, with Mrs F Purner of Glens Falls as mother. Brothers Frank Purner and Walter Purner, two sisters I Haten and Arthur Not Glens Falls, and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 1 Sunday at Welsh Goldcam meral Home. The Rev Fr Gallagher will officiate all services at St Agnes Church day morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes O’connor
Shirley Ann
Notre Order
Marie Lois
Erine Leona
Anna Mihome
F Purner
Glens Falls
Frank Purner
Tr Y
Walter Purner
Falls
I Haten
Arthur
Gallagher
St. Agnes Church
Funeral rites set for Susie of 525 Clark Street
Funeral services for Susie, of 525 Clark Street, to be held Monday at St I church at 9 a m with burial in St Marys cemetery. Survived by Mr and Mrs Steve Topoly. John Clifton, 78, found dead in a chair at his North Eaton Road home. Survived by daughter Myrtle Higley of Bay Villa. Body taken to Curtis Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie
Clark Street
Elyria
A’ Hospital
St. I Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Steve Topoly
John Clifton
North Eaton
Mr. Clifton
Myrtle Higley
Bay Villa
there-Curtis Funeral Home
Rioting convicts return to cells at Menard Illinois prison
After a five day siege at Menard State Prison in Illinois, convicts freed seven guards and held a barricaded block. Governor Stevenson visited as 145 state police moved in firing warning shots and wounding one prisoner, L M Hays, before inmates returned to their cells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menard
Fov
Adlai E. Stevenson
Menard State Prison
Tour
Stevenson
Jerome
Maime
L. M. Hays
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hallowe'en
United Press
State Penitentiary
Columbus
Anne Williams
Richard
Second Street
Theodore Yesterb
J Margaret
Carteret NY
Lorain County Sheriff's Department
Lorain Cr
Tee
Atolph Matesick
D Security
P. R. Smith & CO
Elyria Savings & Trust
Midwest Stock Exchange
Edna Moses
Louis
Eesenhower
Meath
Chen
Preaditas Vt
James Stes
Attias
Pieters Wes Derold Tove
Abedn College
Wesley Frost
Hollywood
Calif
Sincer bin Crosb
Pierre R. Smith & CO
O.W
U.w. i
Bob Mansfield
Marina Johnson
A. N Smith
Sudro-Curtis
Minattia Wind
Elyria Citizenship Council
Pol . Adv
Eagles
Grover L. Severs
Police Dept. News
Catherine Machovina
B.th Street
Catherine
Machovina
Death Records
Lillian M. Jones
Bulletin
North Ridge
Susie Yucha
Illinois
Michale Fritead
Western Reserve Investment
Bell
Elyras
Manufacturi Corp
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