Old-Time Lorain County Sheriff Charles Salisbury’s Era
Portrait of Charles F. Salisbury who served Lorain County Sheriff 1903 to 1907. The piece recounts slow horse and buggy transportation, notable incidents like the Meecham robbery defense, a jail-break thwarted by jailer Steve Wood, and a burglar killed by Hillier in North Ridgeville. Also notes family life in jail quarters, later move to a city jail, and Salisbury’s death in 1932.
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Charles F. Salisbury
Lorain
Wellington
Elyria
Lee Weichel Eshelman
Salisbury
Grafton
Rochester
Bache
Meechams
Daughtery
Middle Avenue
Third Street
Steve Wood
North Ridgeville
William Hillier
Sae
Henry Krohn
Elyria Marshal
Krohn
Edmund G. Mathews
Silas
Lorain County
Anniversary notices honor two Lorain Oberlin couples
Mr and Mrs Clarence Geisel of Lorain celebrate their 50 plus year marriage with a Jan 24 1947 wedding date in Winchester Virginia. He retired from U S Steel Lorain after 300 years of service and is a Navy veteran and DAV life member. Mrs Geisel was a hospital auxiliary volunteer. The couple have three children six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A reception at Faith United Methodist Church included music by Mrs Geisel's brother. Mr and Mrs Glen Gerstacker of Oberlin mark their 50th wedding anniversary. Married March 21 1947 at the bride’s parents home the couple’s histories include work at Oberlin College and service as organist and choir director. Their daughter Grace Gehres and Ruth Searles survive with five grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Geisel
Lorain
Bath
Duckwall
Winchester
Geisel
U.S. Steel
Navy Amphibious Force
Glen Gerstacker
Oberlin
Robert Beck
Senior travel and study trips listed with dates and prices
Multiple travel and study opportunities are listed by SENCAL from B12. Trips include Oklahoma at Carousel for 47, Niagara Casino May 5 6 125 per person double 120 per person mnple 114 quadruple 163 single, Stratford Shaw Festival Aug 15 17 led by Joy and Gar Aikins, plus regional tours from Lorald County and Marys Travelers with dates in April May and June. Information and reservations contact listed numbers.
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Oklahoma
Roadrunner Tours
Niagara Casino
Stratford
Shaw
Joy Ad Gar
North Olmsted
U.U. Church
Porter Road
Richard Ill
Filumena
The
Chocolate Soldier
Niagara-of-the- Lake
Joy
Gar Aikins
Lorald County Metropolitan Park
Oberlin
Jewett House
Monroe House
Little Red Schoolhouse
Rax
Mary's Travelers
Dennis Eberhart
Cleveland Orchestra
Ape
Michelangelo
Gettysburg
Mike Nesbitt
Community Service class teaches life lessons outside school
A Travelers Rest High science teacher led a pilot Community Service course where juniors and seniors volunteer an hour and a half daily in nursing homes, soup kitchens, food pantries, day cares, and city hall to learn civic lessons and give back to the community, earning invaluable education beyond traditional subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Travelers Rest High
Community Service
City Hall
Free Gurkenca Program and Local Help Resources
Community notice lists free Gurkenca program at Elgrns Parks and Recreation and a phone line for questions. It also advertises Cleveland Indians tickets, tax aid, income tax help, AARP materials, and senior services including chore and housekeeping help, Meals on Wheels drivers needed, and day care. Various senior center locations in Lorain and surrounding areas are named, along with contact numbers and appointment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgrns Parks and Recreation Department
Janet
Cleveland Indians
Village Center
West Ave
Elyria
East Park Rec Center
Westlake Senior Center
Center Ridge Road
AARP
North Olmsted Senior Center
Lorain Road
Senor Citizens Association
Alice
Senor Citizens Association of
Lorain County
Elyna Meals On
Elyna
Lorain
First Lutheran Church
Washington Ave
Eyna
Eye care ad urges regular checkups at Northern Ohio Eye Care
An ophthalmology ad stresses periodic visual exams for early detection of eye disorders like glaucoma. It promotes Northern Ohio Eye Care Center at 1180 E Broad St with contact numbers 365-5965 and 800-527-6339, plus after hours emergency line 329-7500 and office hours Mon 10-7 Tue Thu Fri 839-530.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Ohio
Broad St
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Hillier
Charles Salisbury
Eastern Heights Blvd
Pearl
Theodore Weichel
Fred Rawson
J.C. Comp
Ton
Philadelphia
Lee Eshelman
Elyria High School
Leland and
Carol Weichel
Gerstacker
Mrs
Sencal
Toledo
Windsor Casino
Ramada Inn
Goodime
Eileen
Brian Chiedo
Dallas
Rick Blackwell
Marietta, S.C
Mr. Blackwell
Hell
P.O. Box
Los Angeles
Calif
Abigail van Buren
Etek
Russia Township Hall
Butternut Ridge Sd
Academy For
LCCC
Cleveland Ballet
Tur T
Book Club
Karen Sigsworth
Avon Belden Road
College Lanes
New Russia Township Hall
Oberlin Senior Center
E. College St
Fitness
Nan Delzani
Active People
Elyria Parks and Recreaton Department
East Recreation Center
Prospect St
CR. Hoagland West Recreation Center
Foster Ave
West Rec Center
East Rec Center
Hiltop
Gulf Rad
Fnday
Hop
Southeastern Business College
Your Community Business College
N. Ridge Rd
Me. Ana
Lerain
Chronicle-Telegram
Accent
Bonnie Santos
P.O
Ohio
Rodney H. Lynk, M.D
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