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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1953

Page

12

Ballot tallies finalized with statewide corrections in Lorain County

Lorain County Board of Elections released official counts for the November 3 election, correcting discrepancies from earlier unofficial totals. Key changes include Sheifield Township trustees now listed as Jogh and Bodnar. Lorain City votes show Bodnar 2047 Balogh 2015 Martin 1949 Waters 1829. Black River Township trustees favor Braun, Wilms, Toth. Grafton Village council seats go to Albrecht and Rozga with 32 write-ins. Avon Board of Public Affairs to Mrs Frances Rogers. Avon justice of the peace Eugene Hubbard added. Wellington village writers include Mert Carpenter and others. Manor disputes and ties to be settled by lot Tuesday.

Lorain Balogh Martin Waters Lorain City Fred Wilins Edward A. Braim Sucessful Black River Board of ‘Trusters Charles P. Toth Braun Wilms Justice of the Peace T. Paul Williams Lee White Walter Brietkiewicz John Holcomb William Forbush Carl Pearce Pearce

Church Men Observe Luther Birthday Program at Meeting

Members of St. John's Lutheran Church Men’s Club held a meeting to mark Martin Luther’s birth date on November 10 with a brief business session followed by a program. Walter Krone and Martin Huebner presented Luther’s life events, and Karl Piepenburg shared slides from a trip to Switzerland and Germany. The Piepenburgs previously hosted residents at the Lutheran Home for the Aged with motion pictures from the trip.

St. John's Lutheran Church Martin Luther Walter Krone Martin Huebner Luther Karl Piepenburg Switzerland Germany Peipenburg

Oberlin Death Records Mall News

Obituary notices list MARCIA WIERRSCH and DORIS BEILMAN with phone numbers 42601 and 43633 and delivery service details for the mall news segment in Oberlin.

Mall News P. O Marcia Wierrsch Doris Beilman

Richard Grills Named Chief of Proposed Post

Oberlin civil defense reporting that Richard Grills of 241 S Main is named chief observer for an Air Force ground observation post. A meeting of wardens is set for Sunday at 2 30 p m in Christ Episcopal church parish hall. Lt Tywid Bundrick will discuss the post with city council Monday and volunteers are sought to fund the project.

Oberlin Robert Wood Civil Defense Christ Uepiscopal Church Air Wood Tywid Bundrick U.S. Air Force Air Force Richard Grills S. Main Street Ie Post Tis James Brand Charter Commission Council John Kutscher A. J. Laws Avon Lake Avon Lake Charter Commission Kurscher Charles Mosher Oberlin News-Tribune Dudley Wood, Jr E. P. Zahm Thomas Piraino Nelson Stud Welding Co Garnard Cowling George Hoover Paul Warner Oberlin Savings Bank Co Eva Mae Crosby Wade Ellis Oberlin College George Hunter Richard Weldon Hugh Robertson Cleveland Press Harold Gibson Gibson Bakery J. D. MacLaury Grover Severs Clyde A. Wolbrook Department of Religion Berea College J. H. Nichols Department of Physical Education Kansas City National Collegiate Athletic Association N.C.A.A Cincinnati

Mother Of Elyria Man Dies In Rochester

Word came to Elyria merchant E A Egar of 313 Columbia avenue of his mother Mrs Sophie Egar's death in Rochester New York. He and his wife left at once for the east to be with family. Other survivors include a son three daughters and grandchildren among them Elyrian Ronald Egar.

Martha A. Adams Stranahan Clayton A. Stranahan Princeton Avenue Bereal Community Hospital Stranahan Cleveland Elyria First Methodist Church King’s Daughters Circle No. 6 WSCS F. D. Adams Elmsted Falls Claude R. Adams Glenn L. Stranahan Eaton Ralph W. Stranahan Paul Strobel Freda Hall Olmsted Falls Harold Dicken James Sivard Columbia Cemetery E. A. Egar Columbia Avenue Elyria Merchant Sophie Egar Rochester N.Y

Passenger Hurt When Car Goes Out Of Control

Sandra Cassetta 19 of 448 Clinton Avenue was admitted to Elyria Memorial Hospital for possible chest injuries and x ray exams after a Route 5 crash 14 miles south of Route 133. Eugene Sines 18 of 2092 Grafton Road said car lights failed and he lost control, hitting a utility pole. Deputies investigated.

Sandra Cassetta Clinton Avenue Elyvira Memorial Hospital Cassetta Eugene Sines Grafton Road Sines

Markets Cleveland Komegrowers Market Apples And Vegetables

Readable market listing shows prices for apples like McIntosh and Cortland, along with numerous vegetables including broccoli carrots cauliflower endives lettuce onions and more. Additional data covers grain futures and Cleveland livestock prices for cattle calves and hogs, plus poultry eggs butter and milk pricing.

Cleveland Komegrowers Jonathan J J McIntosh Cortland Bskts Jonathan and Cortland BRETS Ohio Bartlett Hubbard Toledo Cleveland Lipstock Chalice

Local Court Divorces and Civil Suits Filed in Lorain County

Velma Beane was granted a divorce from Basil with child custody by Judge D A Cook for neglect and wilful absence. Susan Ponezocha of Lorain filed for divorce from Stanley alleging negligence. Lacy Broyles sued Emil Kattas for 25000 dollars over a June 29 1953 automobile collision. Probate notices announceRodney G Rockwood appointed administrator of Ella G Rockwood estate and John A Ball appointed administrator of Coletta M Ball estate both in Elyria Lorain County Ohio with dates in October 1953.

Velma Beane Basil D. A. Cook Susan Ponezocha Cedar Drive Lorain Stanley Lacy Broyles West 21St Street Emil Kattas Broadway West Ridge Middle Ridge Roads Rodney G. Rockwood Harrison St Elyria Ohio Ella G. Rockwood Ella L. Rockwood Lorain County A. D C.T John A. Ball Fourth St. Elyria Coletta M. Ball City of Alyria Malcolm Thomson

Drinking Drivers Fined $125 Each In Mayor's Court

In Elyria Mayor Henry W. Ault fined Raymond A. James of Suf Case Avenue $125 plus costs and suspended his driving rights for six months for driving while intoxicated. Seven mail boxes on Prospect Street were damaged, valued at $40, and the car damage estimated at $175. James was unhurt. Lewis Davis of 1424 West River Street also received $125 and costs plus six months suspension on a DWI charge with added $10 and costs for defective brakes. Willard E. Sheffield of 216 Second Street was found guilty of DWI, fined $125 and costs, and had driving rights suspended for six months.

Prospect Street Raymond A. James Case Avenue James Henry W. Ault Elyria Lewis Davis West River Street Willard E. Sheffield Istreet Third Street Middle Avenue Sheffield

Converse Golden Anniversary Observed by Family

Mr and Mrs Earl M Converse celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at home on Sherman Street Norwalk with relatives and friends. Married November 9 1903 in the First Methodist Church of Norwalk by Rev H S Powell Nellie Freeman is Mrs Converse. Relatives attending included daughter Janice Esch Akron and families, son Carl Converse Spencer and son Earl Converse Jr Nova. Luncheon and gifts were part of the observance.

New London Earl M. Converse Sherman Street H. S. Powell First Methodist Church Norwalk Airs Converse Nellie Freeman Janice) Esch Akron Carl Converse Spencer Earl Jr Nova

Mayor's court fines and continuations in Oberlin area

William Sweeney of Oberlin road pleaded innocent to failing to control his car in mayor's court this morning. Mayor Henry W. Ault continued his case to November 1. George Jewell of Bellfield avenue faced a citation for improper control and was fined $10 and costs. Mrs. Marjorie Polakowski of Cleveland was fined $5 and costs for intoxication after being arrested at Sohio Filling Station on Broad Street. Cecil P. Harris of Lodi street was fined $5 and costs for jaywalking following a June accident. Lawrence Coleman of Cleveland faced three charges after driving the wrong way on West Avenue, with $5 and costs for the offense and $10 and costs each for no Ohio driver's license and for defective brakes.

William Sweeney Oberlin Road Henry W. Ault George Jewell Bellfield Avenue Marjorie Polakowski Cleveland Ault Lawrence Coleman West Avenue Ohio

Control of Ashland Radio Station Sold

Ashland based WATG radio station transfers from Mahoning Valley Broadcasting of Youngstown to Ashland Broadcasting Company for 365000. New owners are Dr. Robert F. Burke of Defiance and Carl Fox of Bryan.

Ashland Cirs WATG Mahoning Valley Broadcasting Company Youngstown Ashland Broadcasting Company Robert F. Burke Defiance Carl Fox Bryan

Engineers Hear Shell Molding Talk at Lorain Meeting

Edward Bremer metallurgical editor of Foundry magazine spoke Wednesday night to the Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers at Hotel Antlers in Lorain. He described shell molding, its aim for greater accuracy and finish, and its potential for lower cost. Bremer, with 26 years at Foundry and a University of Illinois graduate, led a Q A.

Edward Bremer Foundry” Magazine Lorain County Ohio Society of Professional Engineers Hotel Antlers Lorain Bremer University of Illinois R. V. Firth Edward Crankshaw Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co

Methodist Youth Attend Oberlin Festival Gathering

One hundred fifty Methodist youths attended the Booth Festival at Oberlin Methodist Church Tuesday evening led by Rev. Robert Buchanan of Vincent Church. Dr. Stanley Smith spoke on his Elyria Methodist Home work, showed slides, and accepted gifts of produce for the home. Wellington had the largest crowd, LaGrange second, LaPorte first among contributors, with recreation led by Rev. Forest DeWinter and refreshments served by Rev. R. L. Krepps. Announced were the Intermediate Rally at Sharon Center Sunday at 3 PM and the Senior Rally November 29 at Willard.

Oberlin Oberlin Methodist Church Robert Buchanan Vincent Methodist Church Antherst Methodist Church Stanley Smith Elyria Methodist Home LaPorte Sharon Center Willard

Elyria High Band Plans Buckeyes Trip Saturday

Elyria High School band members charter a bus for a Saturday trip to Columbus to attend the Ohio State Purdue game. They depart at 7 30 am with packed lunches to avoid delays and plan a supper stop at Mt Gilead on the way home. Chaperones are Mr and Mrs Ernest Watts and Band Director William Walters and Mrs Walters.

Elyria High School Columbus Elyria Mt. Gilead Ernest Watts William Walters Walters

Ruling On Appeal After Payment Of Fine Is Reversed

The Ninth District Court of Appeals ruled that paying a $50 zoning fine does not waive Chester Popa of Avon’s right to appeal his conviction for operating a sand pit in a residential area. The court remanded for trial on whether the mayor’s court proceedings were proper.

Ninth District Court of Appeals Chester Popa Avon Popa James B.adams Common Pleas Court Common Pleas John D. Pincura Court of Appeals

Eastern Heights Pageant Draws Record Crowd in Elyria Schools

The Ohio Sesquicentennial pageant at Eastern Heights School drew about 750 attendees, the largest audience yet, as 380 students from grades five through eight performed in scenes by grade and department. The program featured an orchestral overture, opaque projections, several dances, and three choruses directed by Marjorie Rossiter, Martha Radachy, and Richard Valentine. The final show moves to Franklin School with Roosevelt School assisting, inviting community members to attend.

Elyria Eastern Heights Dwight Felton Sidney Davis Marjorie Rossiter Martha Radachy Richard Valentine Frank J+ Smith Franklin School Roosevelt School

45 Nominated For Posts On Hospital Board Of Trustees

About 250 members of the Southern Lorain County Hospital Association received ballots from Acting Secretary Louis Wilson for selecting a board of trustees for the proposed hospital. A nominating committee of four chose 15 township representatives and 12 village members from 27 candidates. ballots due Monday, November 16. The eventual executive board will form committees to raise funds, choose a location, and oversee building and planning.

Wellington Southern Lorain Country Hospital Association Louis Wilson Ralph Gray Minerva Knapp Donald Shays R. D. Wellington George Backaaus Blake Stevick

Court rules store not liable in lettuce slip case

A Common Pleas verdict affirmed by the Ohio Court of Appeals holds that Fisher Brothers store is not liable for injuries to Mrs Tiber from slipping on lettuce and a black substance on the floor. No evidence showed employees knew of the hazard, and the accident occurred at 1820 Broadway Lorain.

American T. & T Avco Mig Bio Bendix Aviation Chrysler Cleveland Columbia Gas General Motors Common Pleas Kennecott Copper John D. Pincura Elisa Yotgomery Ward Tiber Oakdale Avenue Lo NY Central Fisher Brothers Court of Appeals Ohip Oil Bae Penna. R. R. Ba Sui Republic Steel Richman Bros Sears Roebuck BT Socony Vacuum Broadway Lorain Standard of Ind Standard of N. J Standard of Ohio Texas Company Satc Ees Toledo Edison U. S. Steel Woolworth Co

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