Autumn color drive outlined in special feature
A leisurely motor jaunt through the countryside is suggested to view bright autumn trees. The outlined route is described in a special feature on page 11.
22 Oct 1955
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1955
Page
1
A leisurely motor jaunt through the countryside is suggested to view bright autumn trees. The outlined route is described in a special feature on page 11.
Elyrians join global observances marking the UNs tenth anniversary with recollections of its history and achievements. A page of stories and pictures from Elyria covers anniversary activities.
The United Fund drive in the greater Elyria area has totaled $231,436 so far as volunteers push toward the campaign goal. Community leaders credited donations from local families, businesses, and organizations for the progress and urged continued support through upcoming events and fund drives.
Police probe a triple murder as they seek a well dressed man seen with three youths near Jefferson Park. They test red stained clothing left at a dry cleaning shop and review a cabdriver sighting of a man with the three boys near 10:30 p.m. Sunday, while a 50-year-old De Soto sedan is linked to the case.
Dr. Paul Dudley White flew to Denver to reevaluate President Eisenhower after a heart attack. White’s visit aimed to adjust recovery timing, plan gradual walking, and estimate return to Gettysburg within weeks amid hospital briefings noting progress without complications.
Saarbrucken reporters describe frontier sealing for 42 hours as West Germany France and Luxembourg warn travelers while Saarlanders vote on a Franco German plan to Europeanize the territory. Premier Hoffmann campaigns amid clashes and police mobilization as border guards close the frontiers.
A district court jury in Oklahoma City sentenced Otto Austin Lee, 44, to death by electric chair for the killing of a former Newark, Ohio woman in a motel. The jury found him guilty of first degree murder after six hours of deliberation. Formal sentencing is set for next Tuesday as defense seeks a new trial.
A weather forecast fragment notes Friday temperatures 34 to 58 and a near 92 to 56 range with a warmer Sunday and scattered showers. The text also references a 1954 murder case in Ohio tied to a former police chief, involving Elizabeth Henderson of Compton and a trial in the Criminal Court of Appeals, with conflicting interviews and later arrests in Florida.
Army spokesmen warned deterrence relies on real strength not bluff. Lt Gen James M. Gavin cited funded missiles with near unbelievable capabilities against aircraft, tanks and other targets. Local farmers protested the Columbus Toledo spur route, arguing it would threaten Lake Erie farmland while officials noted the Army center’s value.
The Ohio Supreme Court split four to three, ordering Lorain County to place Carl M. Aschert on the Sheffield Lake mayoral ballot for Nov. 8. The Aug. 8 board ruling had barred him for not signing his candidacy before petition circulation. Editorial debates over timing and ballot printing followed as officials weigh next steps.
Franklin County Common Pleas Court orders Ohio to maintain reciprocity agreements with Michigan and other states at least until October 31. Judge Dana F Reynolds will rule next week on whether the order becomes permanent as disputes over the axle mile tax and out-of-state licenses continue.
Lorain County faces a widespread crossing hazard with many railroad crossings along New York Central lines and branches. The Nickel Plate and Wheeling and Lake Erie divisions contribute most of the 110 crossings outside other railroads, with 77 percent protected by flashers and gates. Unprotected crossings exist in Wellaton, Prospect and McGarr streets, and several in Lorain and Avon Lake areas. An accident pattern shows most incidents at protected or unprotected crossings, prompting ongoing enforcement and safety concerns.
A jumble of ads suggests home help and household products. Mentions whitening blotters for stains, absorbent products for fabrics, and a classifieds writer reachable at 4751 to place ads. Includes a shampoo offer priced at 81.30 and a brief street address fragment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.