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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1953
Page
12
Ohio Pike Commission in Columbus reports bids opened for Sections 34 and 37 of the super highway in Sandush county. Giakes and Sons Co. of Indian appears lowest among nine bidders with $7,265,992.75. Award expected in early next week in Columbus.
The Lorain County Board of Health requests a three tenths of a mill levy for five years to sustain public health services for about 68 600 people in 475 square miles. Outside funding is drying up as Kellogg Foundation grants end and federal support declines, while population growth and urban pressure raise demand for improved services.
PANMUNJOM In Panmunjom the Indian chairman of the Neutral Nuttang Jepatriavon Commission said a surprising announcement would be issued at 3 pm. He offered no hint on the subject or details. The statement would come one hour after the MRC daily meeting. The speculation centered on whether the move would address a deadlock over forcing North Korea to allow Red prisoners to attend interviews.
Members of the Lorain County Insurance Association met at Oberlin to hear Wallum McCabe discuss why insurance rates are high. McCabe said adjustors could cut large claims with careful, efficient work. Harold Covault reported on the recent state meeting in Toledo as the group's representative. The next Oberlin gathering is set for November 25.
In releasing the report on Wednesday, Secretary Robert T. Stevens stated the document describes the agency's actions and raises questions about the handling of the matter. The remarks signal scrutiny of the report's conclusions and the process behind its issuance.
The Army cites 57,559 atrocity reports with 29,815 deemed probable by legal officers. The tally includes 6,113 Americans, 5,460 Republic of Korea troops, 13 Turks, 10 British, 6 Belgians, and 20 Australians.
The article describes the layout of a comprehensive school expansion. It details the heating plant renovation, a U shaped Technical building with an auditorium, and planned conversions of offices, library, cafeteria into classrooms. It also envisions new shops for printing, graphics, electricity, welding, and machine work with future additions of an auditorium and boys physical education spaces along West avenue.
Robert R. MacDonald and Mrs. Juliette Morgan faced mayor's court for traffic violations. MacDonald fined 10 dollars and costs after a rear end collision at East River and East Bridge streets. Morgan was cited for improper backing causing damage to August Jeske's car at Routes 20 and 76. Dennis D. Spence and other drivers faced charges following a 3 car crash at West and Penfield streets. Watkin Williams pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, fined 125 dollars and costs, with Elyria driving rights suspended for six months.
Nine boys signed to form Explorer Unit 144 at Dr W K Brubaker's office. Names include John Cummings James Cummings Bob Brubaker Jack Brubaker Larry Nelson Harry Nowell Ora Hanson Richard Futa and John Pawlikowski. Next meeting set for November 10 at Firelands area headquarters in Sandusky.
Chapel Hill officials faced high demand for tickets to the UNC Notre Dame game on November 14 yet issued four tickets to a fan who boasted a hexing scheme aimed at players Ralph Guglielmi Johnny Laitner Joe Heap Dick Washington and the Notre Dame center.
A tall athlete departed without notifying officials. He had earlier left in 1948 for homesickness and hoped to play in the Bowling Green game. He had looked forward to facing Youngstown the next week, according to the coach.
In Birmingham the Methodist Church hosted Operation Santa Claus with about 100 participants collecting coats hats dresses and other wearables for Korea. The event ended with a Halloween party featuring a pie eating contest a spook house and costume prizes across kindergarten through intermediate classes.
Louie Turner, 34, told hospital staff she suffered four knife wounds from a street assault she believes was a case of mistaken identity. She described a woman she had not seen before who followed her, attacked, and fled after apologizing.
The Grafton Kiwanis marked ten years of activity with a celebration at Grafton High School Auditorium attended by Elyria Kiwanis members and Ohio district officials. Past presidents and officers from the state organization praised the group as past president Walter Wildenheim led a program featuring dinner music and dancing.
A defective switch on the electric motor of an overhead garage door at H. D. Brown's home on 275 Hamilton Avenue brought Elyria firefighters after noon yesterday. The motor pulley burned into a composition V belt and filled the house with smoke. no fire damage was found upon inspection.
Several lawsuits were resolved and orders issued by Judge John Pincura and Judge D A Cook. Judgments totaling 483 dollars and 1 682 dollars were awarded in automobile collision and gasoline station disputes. Divorce suits were filed or granted for Charlotte Ruchter and Louvina Reed. A 500 settlement was approved for injuries to a child in a July 13 collision. Aliens of affections suit with Helen Babson was settled and dismissed. County commissioners authorized slag purchase and shelving installation for jail record storage, plus a 10 ton limit for a road project and various corporate stock quotations and procurement actions.
A near capacity crowd at the First Congregational Church applauded Virgil Fox’s organ recital. The program ranged from Bach and Handel to Reger and Grout, ending with two encores and a hymn sing led by the audience.
In Toledo a U S District Court judge sharply increased fines for local hunters. James R Tyrell and William T Kahliff, co lessees of the Ida Heinsen Marsh, were fined 250 each for shooting over baited areas. Ralph Mays S L Katonich and Lee J Haeattie received 50 to 50 fines for similar offenses. The commission noted other escapes from anti Communist camps and urged retrials for some cases.
County commissioners announced they will take bids November 16 for a new black sheriff’s department sedan. No detailed specifications were issued beyond the color requirement.
About 75 Republican committeemen candidates and workers met in Lorain County for a pre election gathering. Steve Nagy presided as mayoral candidate Gerald S. Martin led speakers while the rally urged everyone to vote on the eve of the general election.
Elyria Y M C A boys have two Saturdays this week due to Elyria school closure for NECTA convention in Cleveland on Friday. Friday events run with Saturday, craft shop hours 9 to 5, table tennis, checkers, chess and bowling start at 7 p.m. game room closes at 5 p.m. Friday then reopens for Hallowe'en party. Saturday includes archery and stamp club along with all regular activities.
Norman Youngless, 25, of Kelly Street Wellington, was fined $50 and costs on a petit larceny charge for his part in stealing 22 bushels of soybeans from Edward Litchfield of New London. Anthony Pyaniowski, 18, Nova, fined $30, and John Youngless, 28, Wellington, fined $25 and costs yesterday.
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