Worthington Ball Company marks 50 years in golf ball making
Elyria based Worthington Ball Company celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. Founder George Cushing Worthington started in 1904 with the first rubber wound core golf balls and the firm has since produced millions for golfers worldwide. The firm highlights innovations from the white covered ball to the dialed winding machine and the 1944 synthetic ball for military use. The company now employs over 150 people with a veteran leadership team guiding the ongoing expansion and a campaign promising to remain “Famous on the Fairways of America for Fifty Years.”
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George Cushing Worthington
Elyria
Coburn Haskell
Worthington
Dr. Haskell
Worthington Ball Company
Java
Dutch East Indies
Pearl Harbor
Surgeon General's Office
Harry M. Naugle
J. C. Brydon
R. F. Smith
C. R. Hallock
M. E. Foote
Naugle
Auditor Reverses Ritual Gifting Four Cigs for New Father
Detroit report notes Tony Fox, a county auditor’s clerk, became a father for the 14th time. County Auditor Charles Edgecomb surprised him by reversing the usual procedure and presenting Fox with a box of cigars.
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Detroit
Tony Fox
Charles Edgecomb
Fox
No Sleep Lost Fight Avoided by Nagging Wife
A Niles man avoids quarrels by leaving home when nagged, driving until sleepy, then returning to find his wife welcoming him. Police found him asleep in his car after bystanders reported a possible death, but he explained the routine and denied any conflict or lost sleep.
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Niles, C. VI
Niles
Demonstrations Planned On Sheep Care In Lorain County
Demonstrations on proper sheep care will be conducted by Jason Grumshaw, Ohio State University sheep specialist, on Tuesday. Morning demo at Justin Gordon Farm, afternoon session at 1 30 p m at Ray Grills Farm near Route 58. Lorain County Woolgrowers Committee organizes event and awards a Junior Fair trophy in August. A wool pickup truck from Ohio Woolgrowers Cooperative will visit April 21 and June 2 at Farm Bureau Co-operatives in Elyria and Grafton to collect consignments. Growers urged to bring wool on those days. sacks available at Farm Bureau.
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Jason Grumshaw
Eden
Ohio State University
Justin Gordon
Ray Grills
Hamilton Road
Route 58
Lorain County Woolgrowers Committee
J. J. Gordon
Ohio Woolgrowers, Co-operative
Columbus
iCo-operative
Farm Bureau Co-operatives
Elyria
Hure
Farm Bureau
Baptism Planned As Part Of Palm Sunday Rites
Palm Sunday at Henrietta Church features church school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. including baptism and new member reception. A 5 p.m. joint service with Birmingham Methodist concludes the day. Thursday 8 p.m. candlelight communion at Birmingham. Good Friday 8 p.m. at Henrietta. Sunrise service 7:30 a.m. Easter with breakfast follows. Baptism and church membership offered at services per Rev. Howard M. Crabtree.
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Crusaders
Howard M. Crabtree
Morse And Meany Receive Awards
Sen Wayne Morse and George Meany receive awards for distinguished service to democracy here and abroad at the 49th annual League For Industrial Democracy conference luncheon in New York. Morse represents Oregon as an Independent and Meany heads the AFL.
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New York
Wayne Morse
Ind-Ore
George Meany
American Federation of Labor
League For Industrial Democracy
American Songs Radio Program Airs in Moscow
Moscow radio aired a half hour program of progressive American songs in Russian on Friday. The selection included Strikebreakers and Which Side Are You On.
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Moscow
Radio 1
Ion
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