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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1953
Page
12
Washington The Agriculture Department confirms its Nov 1 crop survey shows 1953 farm output ranking third largest in history, behind 1943 record and last year’s bumper crop. Corn forecast revised to 3 180 billion bushels, with high yields expected for barley rice and other crops.
Manila early returns place Ramon Magsaysay far ahead of President Elpidio Quirino by about four to one as counting continues. Magsaysay, defense secretary turned challenger, plans a December US visit and may seek military and economic aid to bolster anti communist efforts. Quirino’s team warns only a late swing could avert defeat amid post election violence leaving at least 10 dead.
Kaiser Motor Corp sells its Willow Run plant near Detroit for 26 million dollars to General Motors. Kaiser moves Kaiser and Henry J production to Willys Toledo Ohio, pays 26.6 million to government, reduces debt, and moves home office to Toledo while laying off over 3,000 workers as Willow Run operations shrink. GM may use remaining space. Livonia transmission plant status unclear.
Investors are urged to review capital gain and loss positions before year end. High tax rates make tax planning important, while market trends create paper losses and real gains in various holdings. A proactive review can improve holdings and provide tax savings, with a pamphlet available on request.
F A Dusthimer reports 450 to 500 people attended the Ely and Alien school pageant featuring fifth to eighth graders. Elyria junior high band performed under William Walters, with choruses led by Miss Marjorie Rossiter and Richard Valentine. Dances and shadow scenes depicted Ohio history and the show resumes tonight at Eastern Heights School at 7:30 for parents and friends.
In Panmunjom the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission warned that the explanation program for POWs in Korea is near total collapse. The Red demand to force anti Communist Chinese prisoners in compound C 22 to explain continued. Non Communist NRC members oppose force. Lt Gen Thimayya proposed the NRC screen POWs to gauge desire to reverse decisions.
Max C. Godzalski of Lorain was cited for failure to yield in a collision Monday involving Harry A. Smith of 138 Purdue Street. Police reported the earlier charge also named Smith. Willie Henry of 959 Foster Avenue said a car in Elyria Foundry lot was broken into last night, with a small pearl handled knife and a 32 calibre shell box taken.
A Columbus ceremony dedicates a building to Rodger Young, World War II hero and Medal of Honor recipient from Ohio. Young saved 700 men on New Georgia, disregarding orders, died July 1943. his parents attend as locals recall his bravery and local ties to Tiffin.
Paragraph recalls Mrs. M B Peabody and Mr Hasenpflug wedding events. It mentions Mrs Peabody's parents, Mr and Mrs M B Peabody, and Mr and Mrs William Hasenpflug, lifelong residents. The piece notes the Hasenpflug couple’s 50th anniversary and Mrs Peabody’s parents’ 7th wedding anniversary, alongside brief remarks on local farming and community roles.
A Lorain Lorain County essay notes a 60 member gathering of the Scottish Rite at the First Congregational Church in Wellington. The event featured remarks from President Charles Stoner of Elyria and included a presentation by Illustrious James Hewitt of the Cleveland Temple.
In Common Pleas court yesterday a paternity suit by Tris Smith against Junior Lewis was dismissed after the defendant paid 1050 to the plaintiff and signed a note to pay 450 more. Also noted were weekend car crash reports and multiple divorce filings across Lorain and Elyria.
Joseph William Smith of Lorain faced burglary and carrying a concealed weapon charges and pleaded guilty before Judge D. A. Cook. He requested probation, referred to the probation department for investigation. John R. Duffy of Lorain also pled guilty to non support and his case was referred for action.
Larry K. Sauberg, 23, of near Nelsonville died in a Mansfield hospital from head injuries after an early morning auto truck crash on All Pitata Otnaat Wy Once. Two Lorain youths were injured when the car rammed a parked truck. Police investigate. truck driver says warning reflectors were set, none found.
A round table meeting for cult leaders dog scout leaders and explorer scouts and leaders will be held at Grace Lutheran Church at 3 p.m. tonight.
Ridgeville residents at the November meeting heard Elyria mayor-elect J r. Grant Keys discuss Americanism urging vigilance against subversive actions. He advised contacting federal representatives for reports and subscribing to anti subversive periodicals. The group announced a January 11 benefit party at Town Hall and scheduled by law changes and upcoming executive council meeting.
A described incident reports two cars found on South Maple Street and near a local garage after police traced liquor sources to the New London vicinity. Deputies say the men refused to speak and nothing was found in one vehicle upon later check.
A member of an American ACOVi fies committee said he was shocked that Truman's patriotism had been questioned, expressing surprise at the criticism and defending the president's loyalty.
Hal Slutz retired football coach and official and coal dealer in Cincinnati will deliver the principal address at the Elyria and Elyria Catholic high schools Kiwanis luncheon. The noon event at the Elks Club ballroom honors both football squads and fetes coaches, officials, and players. Slutz, 53, coached Huntington West Virginia for 10 years with six state titles, officiated college games and the NFL, and once attended eight colleges including Washington and Jefferson and Purdue.
Kipton residents are urged to attend a Ground Observers Corps meeting at Camden School at 8 p m to reorganize the local unit. Lt William L Murphy and Lt David Bundrick will discuss the sky watchers work and show color movies. The event is public with a parallel meeting planned at the Wellington Lorain Medina Electric building at 8 a m on November 1 17, called by C A Scott and Mayor Ralph Gray.
Elyria lodge meeting presided by Frank Fute announces next regular meeting Tuesday and Northwest Encampment Friday as first officer nominations. Junior order basketball team forms for coming season. fish fry reservations due to Fute by Saturday. Charles Cook in Oberlin Rest home is reported well and happy.
The Toledo cash market lists crates and baskets of apples, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, endives, greens, onions, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, and turnips with varied price ranges. Ohio grain futures and Cleveland livestock and poultry prices indicate slow cattle, steady hogs, and moderate egg and butter markets amid regional trading activity.
New York report says steel industry shifts from sellers to buyers without sharp decline. Fourth quarter operations should hit 90 percent capacity or better, with 1954 projections similar or higher as buyers return for large tonnages. Seasonal factors and tighter order books temper optimism while scrap prices hold steady.
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