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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1959

Page

11

Two Columbia Residences Hit By Fires

Two fires within 24 hours struck Columbia homes. At Wheeler residence on Emerson Ave. damage was limited to smoke as investigators cite a gas stove as possible source. The second blaze at Russell Miller home on Royalton Rd. caused about 3500 dollars in damage near a fireplace, likely starting from a fuse box.

Columbia Columbia Volunteer Fire Department Wheeler Emerson Ave Westview Russell Miller Royalton Rd

Lorain Police Charge Two 19YearOlds With Drag Racing

Lorain police arrested Albert Rogalski and James Dalgleish both 19 for reckless operation and drag racing after cars started in a burst of speed near Broadway and 18th Street. Dalgleish charged also with driving without a license. A second report notes Charlie Jones 57 facing reckless operation after a two car crash on Colorado Avenue and Ralph Schneider 50 was the other driver involved.

Broadway 18Th St Albert Rogalski West 30Th St James Dalgleish Lake Rd Avon Lake Dalgleish Elyria Ave Charlie Jones East Ave Colorado Ave Jones 3100 Ralph Schneider Ohio Ave

Recreation Board To Air Complaints

Lorain city recreation board members will discuss life guard rules on Sept. 21 after public complaints from former head lifeguard Steve Bires who was demoted in September for alleged insubordination. Board director Donald Varga will propose duties and authority changes while guards resist cleaning beaches.

Lorain—City Steve Bires John Waiting Bires Watling Orer Donald Varga Varga Iome

Carlisle Firemen Auction and Local Club Activities

Carlisle Firemen's Association plans an annual auction sale at the fire house on September 29 at 7 p.m. Auctioneer is Bob Rundle with Don O'Conner in charge. proceeds fund extra fire equipment. Neighborly Sunshine Group meets at the Red Cross Chapter with plans for Christmas giving and fall projects led by Mrs. Ko watch and Mrs. Max Sigel.West Ridge Ladies Aid plans hospital entertainment. Shell jewelry project outlined and next meeting set for October 14 at Mrs. Lauer's home. Also notes on local visits, paper drives, and the Catholic Hi Band Booster paper and magazine drive September 18–20.

Car.lisle Dorothy Kowatch Neighborly Sunshine Group Red Cross House E. A. Monroe House of Dreams Sunshine Arthur Wise Frank Smith Nina Rhodes Jay Hardy Max Sigel Pads Cancer Clinic A. M. Brenner Brenner Sigel Max Horwitz Rhodes Wise Frank Moran Carlisle Firemen’s Association Don O’conher Bob Rundle West Ridge D. K. Witlach West Ridge Ladies Aid Alfred Ensign Crile Veterans Hospital Shell Jewelry Marion Sanisiow Harry W. Lauer Roy Brighthill LaPorte Glen Wise Bay Village William Blaess Detroit Mich Hi Band

Valley City churches plan sunrise services and gatherings

Local churches schedule sunrise services at Whipp's Lodge at 6 30 am with youth group trips from the United Church of Christ. Rev Donald Schumaker preaches at 10 30 am and Sunday School meets at 9 30 am. Other activities include women's guild meeting, couple's club plans, and Lutheran confirmation classes.

Women's Guild Richard Mack Schumaker Church Hall St. Paul Rudolph Brandi Brandi Walther League Fellowship Stuart Zacharias Karl Neler

Plea Guilty in Oberlin Court. Three Fined

Three men pleaded guilty before Municipal Judge David R. Goldthorpe in Oberlin with fines totaling 90 dollars plus costs. Milton Freeman faced a firearms charge with zero fine and costs. Floyd R. McDowell admitted speeding with 15 dollars and costs. Joseph C. Story, charged with manning a traffic signal, received 25 dollars and costs. Joan Strong pleaded innocent to improper backing. case set for 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 37.

Oberlin David R. Goldthorpe Milton Freeman South Pleasant St Floyd R. McDowell

Lorain dog bites city worker during trash collection

A medium sized brown and grey dog tied in a Lorain yard at 1520 West 21st Street yesterday afternoon bit city garbage collector Boyd Bovd of 4109 Dunton Road after adding its bite to the collection. Bovd received treatment for a left thigh bite at St Joseph Hospital.

Lorain 21St St Merl Shawver

Lost Wallet Narrows Meat Man’s Wallet, Lorain

Stewart Cline, 61, of Florence, a wholesale meat dealer, lost about 500 dollars yesterday in the Vine Ave area. He reported the wallet missing after leaving an East 30k Street restaurant where he delivered an order. The wallet was not found in his truck or along the route.

Lorain Stewart Cline Florence Vine Ave Cline

Alley Paving Contract Let near Seventh and Endth Streets

The board awarded the paving contract for the west alley between Seventh and Endth Streets to Homer Meoratt Construction Co. for a total of 7765.50 dollars.

Idrain At Board of Con West Alley Betaren Endth Sts Homer Meoratt Construction Co Lonsis Jew

Old Glory Grange elects Jerry Long as Master

Old Glory Grange held its election Thursday evening in Lagrange naming Jerry Long as Master. Other officers include Albert Wilcox Overseer and Marg Campbell Chaplain with a long list of elected and appointed roles. The next meeting on September 24 will feature a harvest bake sale open to the public and a luncheon followed by a program.

Old Glory Grange Jerry Long Ra‘mona «Campbell Flora Norma Reinders George Ebeling Berg Aldrich Norma Reinders Lucille Wasting Albert Wilcox Lucile Hastings Alxisting Jim Wirers Coast Guard Wasremembert Joans Farkas

Jaworski silent on charges in mayoral bid

Lorain mayor John C Jaworski refrained from direct comment on charges leveled by rival John Grasso at the opening of his November mayoralty campaign. Grasso accused the Jaworski administration of economic waste, poor city services, and lack of planning.

Lorain John C. Jaworski John Grasso Women’s Republican Club Jaworski Grasso

Polish Fisher Club sponsors Green Acres fishing trip

The Polish Fishermen's Club of Lorain will sponsor a father daughter son Green Acres fishing party tomorrow at Findley Forest Park. Co chairs Matthew Pribanic and Walter Mielarek say participants meet at 17th Street and Long Avenue, car caravan departs at 9 30 a.m. from Oberlin for Green Acres. A fishing contest runs 11 30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with two prize sets for children. Bring own gear. food and entertainment follow.

Lorain

Trailer Camp Mishap Leaves Woman With Lawsuit

Ollie Lucile Mc Donald sues Anthony Frabotta over injuries from a falling rotting tree limb at his La Grange Road trailer camp. The incident occurred July 9 and Mc Donald seeks twenty thousand dollars in damages.

Anthony Frabotta la Grange Ollie Lucile McDonald Oberlin Frabotta LaGrange Rd

23 Practical Nurses To Graduate From St Joseph Nursing School

Graduation exercises for 23 beginning practical nurses of St Joseph Hospital School of Practical Nursing will be held tomorrow at 3 p m in the hospital chapel. The Rev Vincent O Dea will deliver the graduation address and present diplomas to the 23 member class, the largest of 11 graduating units since the school began in 194. A hospital public relations director T C Vance notes the size of the class.

Stt. Joseph Hospital

Fire Causes 2000 Damage in Sheffield Township Home

The Sheffield Township fire department extinguished a blaze originating in an upstairs bedroom at the Francis Sheppard residence 2213 Harrison St Sheffield Township. The fire, confined to the bedroom, caused an estimated 2000 dollars in damage and is believed to have started from a spontaneous combustion in a bundle of clothing per sheriff’s department report.

Sheffield Township Francis Sheppard Harrison St

City Fathers and Chamber Headed on Lake Erie Cruise

Li ne officials and Chamber of Commerce representatives will take an all day cruise on Lake Erie aboard the U. S. Navy training ship. The ship will pick up visitors at 9 a.m. Monday and return about 5 p.m. A stop at Put-in-Bay is planned. Mayor John C. Jaworski said he would not attend. service director Peter Goods and 11 other city officials would be present.

Lorain Chamber of Commerce Lake Ericana U. & Navy Putin Bay John C. Jaworski Peter Goods

Pack 112 Meeting With North Ridgeville Committee

Pack 112 meets a North Ridgeville Pack 212 committee on Wednesday at Mrs. Harry J Jacksons home Stoney Ridge Road. The pack meeting is set for Sept 123 at 7 30 p.m. at the school.

North Ridgeville Pack Committee Harry J Jackson Stoney Ridge Rd

Careful buying and car upkeep lessons from a reader guide

A reader column warns shoppers not to overanalyze new car choices while noting that deep pans and oil levels affect engine lifters. It covers oil pan design, cooling system leaks, brake shoe fit, and the push for centralized power systems, plus practical tips on garage safety.

Engineers Defend Breaks Claim as 1959 Cars Equal to World Standards

The Motor Vehicle Research group tested most 1959 American cars in New Hampshire and found brakes equal to or better than global mass produced systems. A. J. White said American brake systems show no fade after repeated stops from 70 mph, noting six second stops and stable performance.

Detroit New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Research A. J White

Wellington Meetings Schedule

Wellington groups announce meetings for Monday including Altar & Rosary Society with Rev Edward Maher Q and A. Eagles Auxiliary drill at 7 30 p m. Friendship Guild combined church meeting with speaker. Mary Martha Circle at Mrs Frankie Marley 130 Pleasant St. Trays Club at Mrs Ernest Brumfield 141 Grand Ave. Hamlin W R C meets 7 30 Monday at G A R Memorial hall. District Convention on Tuesday.

Wellington Edward Maher Eagles Eagles Hall Friendship Guild iFirst Congregational Church Mary-Martha First Methodist Church Frankie Marley Pleasant St Tne Trays Club

Church Services Return to Regular Schedule This Sunday

Avon Lake Lake Shore Methodist Church resumes normal timetable with Sunday School led by James Denton. Superintendent will begin at 9:50 am and service at 10:45 am. Rev. Thomas Cantor returns from Florida to introduce a new sermon series on Deepening Our Religious Life. The church meets at Eastview School leren Read.

Brandt St. Martin's Catholic Mission Services Leo Wholey Omi Boston Mass John Gross I National Catholic Rural Life Conference Aspen jColo Zion Lartheran Chester C. Kenrite Avon Lake Lake Shore

Picnic Planned By LaGrange Church Group

LaGrange Methodist Church pastor Gene Ferenseen announces Sunday events at Indian Hollow Lake. An open air Wordup Series begins at 1 AM with classes, followed by a family potluck at the Lake. Transportation meets at the church at 10 45 AM. In rain the event moves to the repurch at same hours.

Lagrange Gene Ferenseen LaGrange M Methodist Church Indian Hollow Lake

Play It Safe Downhill Driving Techniques

Downhill driving requires skill and caution to avoid risks. Use the same gear as for climbing, shift to low on steep downgrades, slow to about 15 mph before shifting, and avoid high speed in high gear. Brake early, maintain momentum, and anticipate cresting hills to protect brakes and engine.

The Grand Canyon Depth and Size Reveal Ancient Form

The Grand Canyon stands about a mile deep and roughly 218 miles long with a wide top reach. This feature exposes the geological story of Earth's early formation for all to study and observe.

Grand Canyon

Native officials to be named in Papua New Guinea program

Port Moresby reports early steps toward public service with permanent native officials to be named soon and plans for native women to qualify for eligibility in the near future.

Papua-New Guinea Eligibe Port Moresby

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