Hidden Alliances and Oddball News From The Week
A wrap of oddities and scoops from this week in headlines. Mayor Dunn and rival County Commissioner Leiko allegedly allied secretly, while press coverage by The Cleveland Press sparked local chatter about their views. Kennedy golf stat and Ike in early office golf compare, plus Wellington rats and rate hikes, a Houston car ditch anecdote, and Elyria downtown beautification plans show how small details reveal larger city-life stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar G. Dunn
Mike Leiko
Cleveland Press
Dunn
City
Hal
Safety Service
Michael Jlotko
Seven Keys quiz show spurs town buzz amid local crime
In Our Town afternoon viewing features a new quiz called Seven Keys led by former Mayor J. Grant and Mary Keys. A real life detective allegedly lost on the Elyria Oberlin route appeared in Oberlin Municipal Court but was found innocent by Judge David Goldthorpe. Mayor Dunn notes city funding woes as higher taxes and fees rise. the 2 mill operating levy passed last May and a 0.75 mill pay hike levy in November, with sanitation and sewer charges increasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Grant
Mary Keys
Elyria
Oberlin
David Goldthorpe
Dunn
Walter Decker
Decker
Charles Neeson
Mike Lotko
Counel
Vic Stewart
Arma Life Insurance Co
Stewart
Million Dollar Associates
Stewart Hewing
Elite
Pathways Of The Pioneers Hell Ridge Well Named
Lorain County history note recalls Hell Ridge as a named path for early settlers. Families along the road often quarreled over land and routes, with locals noting long memories and local lore about pioneer life. Col. Raymond C. Vietzen contributes reflections from his 30 years on the road.
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Hell Ridge
Lorain County Historical Society
Col
Raymond C. Vietzena
West Ridge
Ridge
Reefy
Sheffield
Iformer
East Marsh
Oll Ridge
Murray Ridge
Jake
Urent
Anatta Dacay
Umeda
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Jegus Wis
Scott
Western Reserves
Finlayson
Navy
Lorain
Elyria
Grafton
South Lorain
Raymond Taylor
George Johnson
Max Podley
Podley
Johnson
Dr. Finlayson
Poll names 1961 World Series contenders in Sport magazine
Sport magazine announces its ninth annual poll listing the New York Yankees and the Milwaukee Braves as the top World Series contenders. Following them in order are the Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Athletes with the new Los Angeles and Washington teams omitted.
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New York Yankees
Milwaukee Braves
Sport Magazine
Yankees
Baltimore Orioles
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
Minnesota Twins
Boston
Red Sox
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Washington
Braves
Pittsburghs
Pirates
San Francisco Giants
Los Angeles Dodgers
St. Louis
Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia Phutes
Mickey Mantle
Willie Mays
al Kaline
Hank Aaron
Mantle
Ernie Banks
Chuck Estrada
Vern Law
Orioles
Indians
Tigers
White Sox
Hop Early Wynn
Sox
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Chicago
Philadelphia
Miller's Chicken Ranch returns as town notes mix with sports talk
The column blends a light town scene with 1961 baseball gossip and local snippets. It highlights Miller's Chicken Ranch reopening, a lighthearted pet tale about Dawn’s chicks, and civic notes on Elyria mayors, local families, and longtime residents. It also recalls Civil War records, a Stewarts’ insurance honor, and Elyria High sports histories.
Square dance notes mix sessions and coming events
A survey of local square dancing classes led by Dave Stevenson and Ronnie Schneider, with joint sessions in Berea and Elyria, previews of upcoming callers and dances at United Polish Club and Northwest High School, plus a packed schedule of events across Cleveland area venues and a national convention announcement.
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George M. Day
Elyria
T Day
YMCA
Day
Pioneer Club
Elyra
Dave Stevenson
Ronnie Schneider
Strongsville
Stevenson
Schneider
Berea
Fairgrounds Hall
Les Gotcher
Northwest High School
Rt. 231
Clinton
Canal Fulton
Akron
Northwest High School Boosters Club
Ralph Pavlik
Lorain Lake Shore
United Polish Club
Iwiami Beach
Miami
Detroit
UAW
Cleveland St
Lake Shore Dippers
Lorain
Toledo
Norton Center High School
Johnny Davis
Berea Fairgrounds
Sullinger
Holly Hoodowners
Holly Hall
Pavlik
Jelly Beans
Avontsie
Buz
Cards and Canasta Queries from a Card Enthusiast
A reader asks about dating printed playing cards by duty stamps on aces, noting GB tax history from 1712 and later practice. Other items cover miniature cards, going out in canasta, and four handed cribbage rules, with a postal address for the Association of American Playing Card Manufacturers.
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Great Britain
The
Association of American Playing Card Manufacturers
Lexington Ave
New York
N. Y
Spereie 3
Four youths win 1960 Youth Awards for dog show and field work
Winners include Millie Mary Evelyn Amato James of Jefferson City Tennessee named Girl Show Dog Fancier of the Year for Afghan Hounds. Robert Harris of Flanders New Jersey honored as Boy Show Dog Fancier of the Year, with Patricia Vincent and Dorothy Lemmon noted sponsors. Ted Goodwin of Uniontown Pennsylvania earns Bay Field Dog Fancier of the Year for Beagle work. A miniature Schnauzer named Abbe TM owned by Ethel McDonald wins Best of Opposite Sex at Cleveland show. Lorain County Kennel Club event set for April 13 with Din Miller as guest speaker.
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Ve Ub
Millie Mary Evelyn Amato James
Jefferson City
Tenn
Fancvier
Tennessee Valley Kennel Club
Robert Harris
Flanders
S. J
Patricia Vincent
Dorothy Lemmon
Camden
Gul
Cman
Garden State
iDay
New Jersey Beagle Club
Ted Goodwin
Uniontown
File “Bay
Beagles
Tri- State Association
Ethel McDonald
Abbe
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Eisenhower
Wellington
Joe Cowden
Ralph Gray
Houston
Tex
Pathways of the Pioneers
Don Miller
Miller’s Chicken Ranch
Russ Davies
Kenny Jones
Ken
Dawin
Dawn
Clarita
Bobby Joe
Bobby
Donald Justice
Justice
Radananthus Stearns
General Services Administration
Washington D.C
Stearns
Co. I
Ohio
Champion Hills
Miss
32Nd
Ostar G. Dunn
Aetna Life
Million Dollar Roundtable
Stevnart
Stewart Mail
Allan Roth
Murray
Joan
Charles Schaible
Schwert
James B. Finlayson
Elyria High
Western Reserve University
Guy Finlayson
Gralion
James
Layson
Andjath
Steight
Gay Lanchter
Bull Erlich
Erlich
Neisner Bros
Jeff
Miami Beach
Fla
Neisner
Ethel
Erich
Lincoln
Neisners
Cleveland
By Jim Ketchum
Overlook Squares
North Olmsted Community Cabin
Harts
George Jabbusch
Dub Perry
Ray Sullinger
Avon Isle
Elsie Bitz
Broadview
Ralph
Paviik
the Gradishes
Estabrook Recreation Center
Fulton Phywy
Hilliard
Jabbusch
Twilighters
Lechner School
the Harts
Guard Armory
Engel Rd
Brookpark Village
Buckeye Square
Mavericks
Midldleboro Heights Town Hall
Rasemere
Hoyle
Ireland
J.B. P
R. H
C.H
Mildred Amato
Harry Miler
Gaines Dog Research Center
Ing States
Lou Schmidt
South Jersey
Lorain County
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