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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1953

Page

12

Benson Policies Seen Driving Texas GOP Support

Texas Republican National Committeeman H. J. Porter says Ezra Taft Benson policies boosted GOP prospects in Texas and the South. He notes improved conditions after rainfall and predicts House gains if outsiders campaign against Benson in Texas.

National Benson Texas Lubbock Tex Sol Eisenhower Porter Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson Sington Ben Roads Son Price H. J. Jack Porter Lone Star Tary Texas Gop Whch Robert A. Taft Wisconsin Claude Wickard Charles Brannan

OSES Clearance System Recruits Men To Fill Jobs

Ohio employment offices operate a clearance system to circulate job listings twice monthly. Elyria officials say the program helps employers find qualified workers beyond local pools. Officials in Columbus compile a state-wide job inventory and share it with local offices to improve recruitment while stressing the program is free.

Ohio State Elyrians Foster P. Dirlam Elyria Dirlam Columbus Pwiticasaauu

Death of John Henry Weber 79 at Chestnut Ridge Manor

John Henry Weber 79 of Case road R D 1 died yesterday afternoon at Chestnut Ridge Manor after several days as a patient. A retired machinist and Elyria Lodge No 103 I O C F member, he is survived by his wife Luella L Weber a son William J Weber three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services Sunday at 2 30 p m from Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Henry K Shaty officiating. Burial in Ridgeville cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

John Henry Weber Chestnut Ridge Manor Mr. Weber Case Road R.D. 1 Elyria Lodge No C.F Luella L Weber William J.J. Weber Gloria Creamer East Liverpool Thelma Johnson Joyce Krugman Henry K. Shaty Washington Avenue Church

Elyria Kiwanis Host Banquet Honors Local Football Teams

Elyria High and Elyria Catholic football squads plus coaches and officials were honored at the Elyria Kiwanis Club banquet. Elyria Catholic stands 4 3 1, Elyria High 2 6. Coach Coyer and guests heard Hal Slutz speak on officiating and past coaching success.

Elyria Kiwanis Club Elyria High Elyria Catholic High Elyria Kiwanis Club Elks Club Elyria Catholic Ed Sustersic Bill Coyer Lorain Tonight Hal Slutz Cincinnati Slutz Huntington W. Va Coyer Russ Davies John Jackson Chronicle- Telegram F. J. Gottfried George Miraben Lloyd Hennings Foster Ellicott Hiscuss Steelers Lorain Ralph Fox Kiwanis Mac Shilling Tom Fisher Fox Jerry Machovina

Puerto Rico Discussed At Grafton Kiwanis Dinner

Grafton Kiwanis hosted Tomas Arias Jr., Lorain merchant, who spoke on Puerto Rico with color films. He noted year round 80 degree climate, growing tourism, and tax incentives to attract industry. Guests included Mireya Narvaez and Edgar Maryen. Larry Severs set for next week.

Grafton Tomas Arias, Jr Arias Mireya Narvaez Lorain Edgar Maryen New Albany Ind Larry Severs Elyria

Accidents Reported In Ridgeville and Wellington Areas

Deputies investigated three separate crashes. James Whitman’s car on Route 20 in Ridgeville and Fons Brackett’s vehicle on Route 20 west of Elyria were damaged as Whitman turned. Reed and Cooley Road saw a skid into a ditch at 9 p.m. Barbara Pointer was treated for a forehead laceration after riding with Imogene McEwin in a collision near Elyria.

James Whitman East River Street Fons Brackett Woodford Avenue Route 20 Ridgeville Whitman Sheriff Department Nathan Tallhamer Reed Cooley Road Columbia Township Barbara Pointer Street Wellington Elyria Imogene McEwin

Safety pamphlet for school children announced

Patrolman Thomas Graham announced a traffic safety pamphlet for city children. Sponsored by General Industries Company, 3 075 copies will be distributed to first three grade students in public and parochial schools as part of the Department's School Safety Program.

Thomas Graham General Industries Company Elyria Pot Graham Patrolmanens

P T A Movie Series Opens Tomorrow At Court House

A county court room judge ruled in favor of George Gnandt for 561 dollars in a auto collision case. Amherst township seeks permission to buy a White truck chassis for 5830 dollars with a 1330 dollar old truck allowance. First P T A film Gallant Bess screens at Capitol Theater with doors opening at 12 15 and season tickets seated first.

George Gnandt Wellington John Pincura Charles Plas LaGrange Route 301 Route 10 Gallant Bess Capitol Theater Francis Kopasek Columbia Rivoli Corwin Swan Florence Terbane Amherst

Car Leaves Road Injuring No One In Lorain

Three young men from National Tube Co dormitory on East 28th Street Lorain escaped injury when their car left a road after a curve south of Lorain. The guardrail struck, the driver No. Thaniel Bolden 18 was arrested for reckless operation. Riding with Bolden were Howard Kendrick and Joseph Justice. The incident occurred as county commissioners awarded road equipment contracts including a new farm tractor and a baler for the county home. The State Highway Patrol report notes heavy car damage. »

National Tube Co East 28Th Street Lorain Car County Elyria Formen Pearl al’ Baler LaGrange Hardware Thaniel Bolden Bolden Howard Kendrick Joseph Justice

Elyria PTA project staff and chaperones named

Mrs. Donald Harris reports for the Elyria Council of Parent-Teacher Associations. The first show will have Ely School parents as chaperones including Mr and Mrs John Lawrence Mrs John Timms Mrs Earl Lauten schleger Mrs Clayton Brown and Mr and Mrs Arthur Sanford with Mrs Sanford as group chairman.

Donald Harris Elyria Council of Parent-Teacher Associations Ely School John Lawrence John Timms Earl Lautenschleger Clayton Brown Arthur Sanford Sanford

Police End Elyria Lorain Grid Altercation

A group of boys from Elyria and Lorain clashed on Broad street near the Rivoli theatre at 10 p.m. yesterday as the impending football game stirred rivalry. Officers Szabo and Gordon ordered the crowd to disperse. one juvenile offender was taken into custody while others dispersed. A local businessman estimated 50 to 100 youths gathered but caused no property damage.

Elyria-Lorain Broad Street David Szabo Earl Gordon Rivoli Theatre

Macbeth Screened at Clearview High on Friday Night

Clearview High will show Orson Welles' Macbeth on Friday November 20 at 8 pm. The screening is open to students from other schools seeking an affordable evening of classic cinema.

Clearview High School Orson Welles

Scoutmaster Training Courses Planned at Camp Firelands

Edwin W. Deering announces two scoutmaster advance training courses at Camp Firelands. Courses set for November 24 and December 8, both at 7 30 p m. The first session was held Tuesday.

Camp Firelands Edwin W. Deering Boy Scouts

Theft of record player reported at Gates School

The school principal Mrs. Fern Gates reported the theft of a $50 record player from the Gates School, stored in the second floor principal's office and last used October 29. Otis C. Driggers of Cleveland was arrested at the bus depot for intoxication.

Gates School Fern Gates Otis C. Driggers Cleveland Second Street

Fire Drives Occupant From House Trailer

A trailer fire caused by a defective oil heater forced Alfred Hopkins from his home at 104 Park View Drive. The blaze occurred shortly after midnight and left the trailer and its contents a total loss, including a television set, cooking equipment, and much of the occupant’s clothing.

Rames Alfred Hopkins Parkview Drive

New Nurse Joins Lorain County Health Department Staff

Mrs. Vera Dobbins Ulrich of Diana West Virginia has joined the nursing staff. She will serve La Grange Grafton Eaton and Columbia townships as the county health department expands health education programs for schools.

Vera Dobbins Ulrich Diana West Virginia la Grange Grafton Eaton Columbia Townships Lorain

Pfaudler to Exhibit at Philadelphia Exposition

Pfaudler Co will feature a cutaway view of a standard glassed steel packed column for severe chemical service at the 24th Exposition of Chemical Industries in Philadelphia from November 30 to December 5. The display will include animated exhibits showing corrosion resistance and thermal shock performance of glassed steel equipment.

Pfaudler Company Exposition of Chemical Industries Commercial Museum and Convention Hall Philadelphia Pfaudler

Deer victims supplied to Lorain County homes

Lorain County Game Protector Harold Dalrymple presented a deer to the Lorain County Home. A young buck was struck by a car on Stoney Ridge road near Ridgeville early today, the second deer killed in the county in a few days. A young doe killed Wednesday on Route 18 near Penfield was given to the Lorain County Children's Home at Oberlin.

Lorain County Harold Dalrymple Stoney Ridge Road Ridgeville Route Penfield Oberlin

County science teachers meet at office for audio-visual demo

Science teachers from the county attend a meeting at the county office on Thursday December 10 at 7 00 p m. A demonstration on various kinds of audio-visual equipment will be given. Superintendents and principals have also been invited to attend.

Cience

Spelling Contest Canceled by County Teachers

The annual Blue Ribbon Spelling contest for county schools has been discontinued at the request of a majority of teachers, announced today.

Strike Ends at New London Plant After 14 Weeks

NEW LONDON The 14 week strike at the Bigelow Company plant was settled Wednesday and operations are expected to resume shortly. Eighty workers, represented by Local 86 CIO, had demanded a 2.5 cent per hour raise plus union shop and check-off. The settlement provides six cents per hour increase with no union shop or check-off. Existing benefits such as insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, and cost of living adjustments remain. The firm makes share and vitrified drain tile.

New London

Car Demolished After Rear Collision on North Ridge Road

George Harris 42 of Amherst escaped injury after a two car crash on North Ridge road. Harris followed too closely to Catherine Wangerein 42 of Lerain as she slowed to turn onto Oberlin avenue. Harris rear ended Wangerein, lost control, and fell from his vehicle as it veered into a lake after the impact. He was cited by the State Highway Patrol for following too closely.

Irene Broadwater Oberlin Road East Bridge Street Broadwater Broad East Bridge Streets Robert W. Grapes Cambridge Avenue Omer Paul C. Frimel LaGrange Cleveland Street T Abbe George Harris Amherst State Highway Patrol North Ridge Road Harris Catherine Wangerein Oberlin Avenue Lerain Wangerein Ridgehill Memorial Cemetery

Freshman Hi Y Officers Named at Y M C A meeting

The Freshman Hi Y Chapter elected its first slate at the third regular meeting at 7 15 p m Thursday in the Y M C A Lynn Pankoff named president with David Fauver George Rubenson Kenneth Taylor and Benjamin Fauver as officers They will be installed next Thursday November 18 The Hi Y Induction Service is set for December 2 at the Y M C A with Junior Hi Y Chapter and adviser Charles Chandler in charge Next week will have no regular Hi Y meetings except for the Hi Y Council meeting at 7 30 Wednesday with all officers and advisors present.

Hi-Y Club Lynn Pankoff David Fauver George Rubenson Kenneth Taylor Benjamin Fauver Charles Chandler

Officers Elected By OBS At New London

Mrs O L Margaret Howsman was elected worthy matron of Leroy Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, at the New London meeting in the Masonic hall. Oma Lowe was honored as retiring matron who leaves New London November 16 for Texas. A pot luck dinner followed and Lowe received gifts including a past worthy matron’s pin. Other officers elected to serve with Howsman include C L Howamon, Patty Ferrell, Arthur Culver, Marjorie Wolfe, Mary James Stoner, Helen Grissinger, and Letha Spade, with Marian Tucker and Jeanne Murray attending as guests.

OBS New London Mra. O. L Margaret) Howsman Leroy Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Oma Lowe Texas Marian Tucker Norwalk Jeanne], Murray Ruth Grabenstetter la Grange Dale Bachtal LaGrange Howamon C. L. Howamon Patty Ferrell Arthur Culver

De Gaulle Attacks U S Britain Over EDC Plan

De Gaulle denounces the European Defense Community proposal as a threat to French sovereignty while urging France to resist NATO pressure for ratification. He argues Western Europe lacks a guaranteed German contribution and warns Britain to press France on the broader six nation army plan.

de Gaulle U. S Britain John H. Martin IL. N Charles de Gaulle NATO Eisenhower United States Western Europe France Rene Ple Washington|t Germany Pleven de Larminat Italy Great Britain Western Europe Supra-National Defense Board

Amherst Group and Elyrians Report Campaign Costs

The Amherst Republican Campaign Committee filed a campaign expense report showing total expenditures of 118.49. The Amherst Democratic Women's Club raised money for the Democratic campaign with expenditures of 135. Elyria candidates ran expenses from 25 to 60. Individual contributors listed include James Scott Kenneth Lord Carl Niemeyer 25 each to the Republican Committee. Other expenses included John Hovis 60 Elvin Hadsell 38 Max Pedley 51 Richard E. Baird 30 Paul Knapp 35 and Walter Wisniski 32.

Amherst Republican Campaign Committee Board of Elections Democratic Women's Club Elyria James Scott Kenneth Lord Carl Niemeyer John Hovis Elvin Hadsell Max Pedley Richard E. Baird Paul Knapp Walter Wisniski

Cleveland Man Seeks Nomination to Ohio Supreme Court

Cleveland attorney Francis B. Douglass announced his run for the short term on the Ohio Supreme Court ending December 31, 1956. He aims to fill the unexpired term of Edward Matthias who died in Columbus and he had previously sought a seat on the high court in 1950 and 1952.

Cleveland, C Cleveland Francis B. Douglass Ohio Supreme Court Douglass Edward Matthias Columbus

Woman Treated After Drinking Laundry Bleach

Stella Benslay, 35, of 37979 Center Ridge Road, received emergency care at Eliria Memorial Hospital after accidentally drinking laundry bleach. Deputies said her son asked for water and spilled bleach from a jug they use for drinking water.

Stella Benslay Center Ridge Road Eliria Memorial Hospital

Avon Lake Teenager Dance Tonight at Erieview School

Avon Lake teen age club sponsors a victory dance tonight after the final football game at Erieview school. A king and queen will be chosen. Committee includes Jack Ziegler Marilyn Case Sherrie Lautier Nancy Fashing Barbara Dowdell Robert Tomanek John Bauerle Bradley Elzeer. Refreshments will be served.

Avon Lake Erieview School Jack Ziegler Marilyn Case Sherrie Lautier Nancy Fashing Barbara Dowdell Robert) Tomanek John Bauerle Bradley Elzeer

Cleveland Market Summary of Produce and Livestock Prices

Market notes from Cleveland list apples including Jonathan Cortland and Delicious with varied prices, plus beets broccoli cabbage carrots lettuce onions and tomatoes among other vegetables. Livestock prices show cattle, hogs, sheep, and poultry with ranges and quality distinctions. A Ground Observer Corps meeting in Grafton invites civic groups to discuss civil defense plans.

Cleveland Jonathan McIntosh Az Cortiand Jonathan and Cortland Bskts Bskta Medina Baskets Acorn Cleveland Livestock Baley Pete Wasght Ground Observer Corps Grafton Grafton Army Civil Defense Division Lot Grafton Grafton Vilage Kiwanis Club Mothers Study Club Ernest C. Tog Hill

Parole Granted for Eugene Pongrat in Burglary Case

The Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission announced the parole of Eugene Pongrat whose burglary sentence was upheld. The decision becomes effective in December.

Ohio

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