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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1954

Page

12

Senior To Reign As Queen At Elyria Catholic Homecoming

Jeanne McCoy a popular senior at Elyria Catholic High School will reign as queen at tomorrow's homecoming. She earned the honor by student body vote and is a cheerleader, reporter for The Challenge, a cappella choir member, Girls' Athletic Association member, and active in the Elyria Youth Council.

EDCHS Elyria District Catholic High School Jeanne McCoy Violet Godridge Tele LaCrosse Elyria Bill Stolzenburg Laura LaCrosse Challenge Elyria Youth Council Girls’ Athletic Association Dave Neidhardt Violet Gedridge Bill Menner Alumni Society Elxtra District Catholic High Anurhoing

Deaths of Frederick Nierman and Albina Urban

Frederick E Nierman 84 former Elyria resident died at St Johns Hospital Cleveland after a weeklong illness. Survived by wife three daughters two grandchildren and a late son. Funeral arrangements are pending Urban Miss Albina Urban died after a fall at home 247 Third St Wilmerding Pa with funeral at St Aloysius Church and burial in St Joseph Cemetery in Wilmerding.

Frederick E. Nierman Elyria St. John’s Hospital Cleveland Euelit Ave Nierman South Lorain Grace Lutheran Church Urban Albina Urban I Ain St. Aloysius Church Wilmerding St. Joseph Scott Funeral Home

Father Of Elyria School Official Dies In Marietta

Frederick Mirahen, Marietta, father of George Mirahen, assistant superintendent of Elyria City Public Schools, died after a serious illness. He had been hospitalized about two weeks and passed away around 3:50 last night. The assistant superintendent was at his father's bedside. Funeral services are planned for Monday afternoon with details unavailable.

Frederick Mirahen Marietta George Mirahen Elyria City Mirahen Manetta

Elyria Woman Injured In Fall In Fair Condition

Mrs Rachel Geer, 75, of 22 West Ave, was reported in fair condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a fall on a sidewalk near Willow and Second streets. She was treated for a badly bruised left eye and was X-rayed for a possible fracture of the left arm.

Rachel Geer West Ave Elyria Memorial Hospital

Driver 25 Fined On DWI After 2 Car Crash

A 25 year old Elyria man Boyd Brown was fined 125 dollars and costs and given a three day jail sentence suspended and six months license suspension after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. Lucille F Webber and Frank G Tedgham were the other involved drivers in separate collisions with minor damages reported. Tedgham pleaded innocent to failure to yield and was fined 10 dollars.

Broad and Cedar Sts Elyria J. Grant Keys Boyd Brown Lodi St Major Kers Brown Broad Lucille F Webber Cleveland St Roosevelt Ave Frank G. Tedeham Beebe Ct Cris IF Frizzell Pace Tedicham

Man Uses Knife In Fight, 2 Fined

A tussle with a butcher knife led to one man's hospitalization and two men being fined. Witnesses described a confrontation at a residence on Woodford Avenue near 72 Shear Street. Police charged Williams and another man after the incident, with one man hospitalized and the other facing court action.

Elyna “Emorial Hospital Smail Dreardark Tt Yneal Will Iy Woodford Ave Fuctard RD Hott Shear St Peiice Willams Condie Maver J. Grant Keys

City to receive data on two million gallon water tanks

Plans for two water storage tanks each with million gallon capacity should be completed by month end. Havens and Emerson depicted Elyria engineers as working with Safety Service Director Lathe and City Engineer Powell in Cleveland to address water and sewage problems.

Havens Emerson Elyria Safety Service Michael Lathe J. M. Powell Robert Weinoeder Cleveland Lathe Lotto Dineusion Lotto Agid

Keep Up Trend Seen JP Says Many Court Not Needed For City

Walter Godfrey reports Elyria debates a municipal court with 93 year old Charley Lord opposing, arguing costs and city needs favor enlarging police and fire. Lord notes current court handles hundreds of civil and criminal cases and sees no immediate need for a new municipal court.

Walter Godfrey Elyria Charley Lord Ecourt Charley Lord Sheriff’s Department

Norwalk Police Seek To Identify Flying Object

Norwalk police hunt for the identity of a strange pink colored flying object seen by two adults and several children over Norwalk. Mrs. Pleasnick reported a half mile away, high in the sky, moving northwest to northeast with a pink glow and color trail before vanishing. The McGaume Park air watch tower corroborated the sighting via watchman Phil Oglesby who reported it to authorities.

Norwalk Steven Pleasnick Benedict

Traffic court fines listed for multiple offenders

Police court records show three arrests after radar timed speed. Individuals including Margaret Hrelton and Percy Nead were fined 15 dollars plus costs, Ralph Wright 10 dollars and costs. Major Keys fined ten men for disorderly conduct, and several others faced varying traffic violation fines with pleas of guilty. Harold Reese was certified to Juvenile Court for reckless driving.

Margaret Hrelton Grafton, Rd Percy E. Nead Abbe Rd O Ralph H. Wright Glendale Ct J. Grant Keys Novak Grafoon Oo Henry M. Smouse Third St Harold RB. Reese Lakewonds

Youth 19 Killed in One Car Crash Near Fostoria

Melvin Wedy 19 a resident of Fostoria and on duty at Great Lakes Naval Station was killed in a one car accident near Fostoria. Two other service men were injured when the car overturned due to excessive speed.

Fostoria Melvin' Wedy Foscoria Leedy Fostona Great Lakes Naval Station Aar

Local Court Records Show Divorce Suits and Property Suits

Courthouse notices list divorce filings for Grace Lewis and Mick Dickerson amid charges of cruelty and neglect from 1953 to 1998, with related suits including loans, foreclosures, and insurance disputes. Also noted are road transfer requests and public-works actions affecting Lorain area residents.

Two Drivers Fined for Passing Stopped School Bus

Justice C. Lord fined two motorists for passing a stopped school bus. Walter H. Jans of Grafton paid $10 and costs for a Rt 37 violation, while James McLasker of Wherlin was fined for a Rt 20 violation dated November 2.

Justice C. Lord Moetorists Sheriff's Walter H. Jans Grafton Rt. 37 James MecLasker Wherlin

Ewing Campaign Expenses Reported In Probate Judge Drive

Campaign expenditures totaling 25175 were filed with the Board of Elections for Harold Ewing's bid for probate and juvenile court judge. Harold Ewing's personal spend 270.20, Mabel Ewing 272.60, and the Ewing Committee led by James Christie reported 681.35. Major contributors included Joseph Ashley 181 and several others with 100 or smaller gifts.

Board of Elections Today Harold Ewing Mabel Ewing James Christie Joseph Ashelyi

Geography Exchange Sparks South Amherst Class Plan

The fifth graders at South Amherst, led by Mrs. Dorothy Thomson, will receive regional products from across the country to study geography. A Pasco, Washington class sent wheat samples, and North Eaton and Columbia Telephone Co. officials report a boundary study of Hawke Road centers and a filing with the Public Utilities Commission in Columbus.

John Bozicevich Pasco Wasi Dorothy Thompen Western School South Amherst Dorothy Thomson Pennsylvania California North Eaton Telephone Co Columbia Telephone Co Washington Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties Columbus H. Ritchcock Columba Telephone Co Hawke Rd Public Valuies Commission Hitchcock J. Russell March North Eaton Telephone Ca

Small Circus Visits Gates Hospital Children

About 30 patients at Gates Hospital for Crippled Children enjoyed a visit from Mrs. William Flemming of Bay Village and a friend, bringing tiny animals in miniature circus wagons. The cages held guinea pigs a skunk a big black rabbit hamsters and a squirrel while the wagons moved around to delight the youngsters.

Gates Hospital Willam Flemming Bay Village Flemming

Messiah Chorus Rehearsal Set

The Messiah Chorus holds its third of seven rehearsals for Handel's Messiah at the First Methodist Church tomorrow from 3 to 5 p.m. Director J. Maron Beck says recent sessions were good but more singers are welcome. Organist Mrs. Carlton Squire will accompany the choir.

Yal First Methodist Church Yolca i

Belt Conveyor Model Displayed For Public Viewing

A life size model of a proposed ore and coal conveyor between Lake Erie and the Ohio River will be shown next week in Eigma Weeloce. The 18 foot model, used in a colorful display, travels from the lake to cross-country routes and back, illustrating the belt system in operation. Public attractions include Ohio county fairs and the state fair, with officials and the Ohio General Assembly invited to view the project.

Great Lakes Ohio River Ohio Flivia Tne Lake Erie Eigma Weeloce Middle Ave lBraad St Lake Eaters Ohio General Ooig

Sandstone Exchange Program Expands Across Schools

A class led by Mrs Thomsen collected sandstone samples from local quarries and mailed them to a Pacific coast school. The project, aimed at making geography lively, grows into a nationwide products exchange involving sandstone and other local goods, praised by Superintendent James Hales as an educational exhibit.

Pacific Coast School Thomsen U S.A Thomson James Hales Ato

Men Found With Teen-Aged Girl Ordered To Jail

Three men arraigned on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a 16 year old Elyria girl were sentenced by Juvenile Judge Malcolm Thomson. Lloyd Pugh and Richard Emerson each received 60 days in county jail and $100 fines. Glenn Webber got 40 days and a $10 fine. The girl was placed on probation after a hearing. Authorities reported the group was stopped on Burns Rd at 4:30 am.

Malcolm Thomson Elyria Thomson Lloyd Pugh Lody St Richard Emerson Lodi Sr Glenn Webber Center Ridge Rd Burns Rd

Dog Crosses Road Triggering Nearby Car Crash

Vernon B McGareen of Findlay slowed to allow a dog to cross Route 4. The vehicle was rear struck by Floyd Drusendahl of Elyria, Ohio. Drusendahl and passenger Olive Drusendahl suffered minor injuries. the other driver and passenger escaped serious harm. Moderate damage to Drusendahl car and minor to McGarne car. No arrest was made.

Vernon B. McGareen Findlay Floyd R Drusendahl Tenth St Elyria Ohio State Patrol Mar Drivendahl Olive McGarnes Ther Drasendahl McGarvey State Patrol

Rivoli’s On The Water Tremt Free Pass Winner

Lew Cahh and Kine Viyson lead a Cinemascope color program at the Rivoli theater with free pass prizes. Ton Webb hosts Woman’s World segments while campus pages note showings and audience engagement.

Viyson Chitton Webb Woman's World Cinemascope

Labor Complaint Against Elyria Firm Dismissed

The National Labor Relations Board dismissed a CIO Auto Workers complaint against General Industries Co of Elyria Ohio. Five workers discharged between Aug 1953 and Aug 19 1953 for union activities were not reinstated after hearings in Elyria.

Washington Iupi National Labor Relations Board Today CIO Auto Workers General Industries Co Elyria Ohio Fie UAW

Minor Mishaps Involving Sheriff Reported In Lorain Area

Sheriff’s department reports minor car collisions. May Kennedy of 1675 Squire St Lorain backed into Clinton Kendricks of 3642 Canton Ave in front of THM Squire St. Cars separated by Alva Cooper of Muskegon Mich and Lewis Chamberlain of 258 North Professor St Cherin. Incident occurred on Rt 74 near Rt 37 yesterday afternoon, damaging fenders.

May Kennedy Squire St Lorain Clinton Kendricks Canton Ave Anccident Mare Sheriff's Department Alva Cooper Muskegon Mich Lewis Chamberlain North

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