Seven Point Program Aims to Boost Lorain County
The Lorain County Democratic Party adopts a seven point program to improve telephone service toll elimination and metropolitan dialing, property tax reform, housing coordination, secondary roads, county health with sewer water lines, garbage disposal and courthouse parking expansion in Elyria. The plan targets a bigger and better Lorain County under Democratic leadership led by Joseph Ashley.
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Democratic Party
Lorain County
Joseph Ashely
Elyria
Amvets Vote To Sponsor Western Variety Show
Amvets at their meeting last night voted to sponsor a western variety show to be staged in the High School Auditorium on May 25 in the afternoon and evening. Commander Donovan Beal said details of the show will be worked out later.
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Amvets
Donovan Beal
Beal
Cleveland and Toledo market notes clash on grain and livestock
Grain quotes include Wheat No 1 red 2.52-2.53, Corn No 2 yellow 2.39, Soy Beans 3.88-3.39. Cleveland livestock prices show cattle steady, hogs and calves mixed, with sheep and lambs active. Homegrowers market lists apples, cucumbers, greens, tomatoes with varied prices. Poultry and eggs market steady with light receipts and firm current prices.
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Toledo
Cleveland
Legion Auxiliary Donates to Community Project Fund
The Elyria American Legion Auxiliary contributed 38 dollars to the Community Projected Book Fund. The funds will buy ceiling projectors and film reels for shut ins. Projectors and films will be supervised by the Elyria Library.
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Elyria American Legion
Elyria Library
Death notices from Elyria area funeral services
A sequence of death notices lists Lois Elsie Myers 71 of Cuya hoga Falls with service at St John’s church and Ridge Hill Park. Agnes Spicer 64 of Detroit with burial in LaGrange. Melvin Lyons 72 of Elyria with services at Welsh Funeral Home. Emma Schmitz 77 of Avon Lake with multiple church affiliations and burial. Samuel Nagy of South Amherst road with services at home and Magyar Evangelical Reform church. additional notes on survivors and funeral arrangements.
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Lois Elsie Myers
Guy Stanley Myers
Fourth Street
Cuyahoga Falls
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
Keith M. Lee
Agnes Spicer
Detroit
Norman Spicer
Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital
LaGrange
Emma Schmitz
Miller Road
Avon Lake
Schmitz
St. Theresa's Church
Altar Society
L.C.B.A
Fred Thuemling
Theodore
Henry
Francis
Avon
Frank Kanally
Catherine van Boxel
Cleveland
Agnes Krebs
St. Theresa’'s Church
Samuel Nagy
South Amherst Road
Sam Nagy
Vulcan Street
Elyria
Magyar Evangelical Reform Church
Louis G. Novak
Bittner
Ohio river flood devastates several states and towns
Thousands flee as the Ohio river flood forces evacuations in Kentucky West Virginia and Ohio. Red Cross reports 3880 families evacuated four states with extensive damage in Boyd Greenup Lewis Campbell Pendleton Harrison Bourbon Millersburg and Carroll counties. Steel plant shutdowns affect 3000 workers in Wheeling as emergency aid centers and soup kitchens operate along the river. A spoil bank dumped 150000 tons into Wilson Street in Steubenville destroying six homes and forcing 12 families to leave.
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Red Cross
Washington
Kentucky
Boyd County
Greenup
Lewis County
Campbell Country
Pendelion
Harrison
Bourbon County
Millersburg
Carroll
Franklin
Ohio
Cynthiana
Falmouth
Wheeling
W. Va
Carl G. Bachman
Wheeling Steel Corp
Manchester
Aberdeen
Rome
Migginspor
Ravenna
Neve
New Richmond
Point Pleasant
Moscow
Ripley
Stratton
Empire
Mingo Junction
Brilliant
Warrentown
Wilson Street
Steubenville
Conference At Bogota Quickens Its Pace Today
The Inter American conference in Bogota collects momentum as it reviews a proposed joint chiefs of staff for the western hemisphere after agreeing on article one of the Bogota pact. The steering committee will discuss powers of the Pan American Union Council with the United States backing the council as lead authority, while Argentina opposes a super state. An economic cooperation committee will also meet, though an economic charter may be postponed due to European Recovery Plan commitments.
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Bogota
Colombia
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Pan-American Union Council
United States
Council
Argentina
Europe
Prepare To Order Truce In Palestine
The United Nations Security Council prepared to order a truce in Palestine as Arabs and Jews refused to lay down arms except on their terms. A stormy cease-fire order with strong private support was set for a public vote ahead of an emergency General Assembly session to avert civil war in the Holy Land.
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Lake Success
N. Y
United Nations Security Council
Palestine
Holy Land
General Assembly
Middle East
Lorain Bar Adopts Memoriam for Judge A R Webber
The Lorain County Bar Association approved a memoriam resolution for the late Judge A R Webber who died Feb 25 at 98. The item, prepared by Frank A Stetson H C Wilcox and George Glitch, calls him one of Lorain County's most prominent citizens and a model for youth.
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Lorain County
Ohio Treasury Balance Near 256 Million Dollars
Ohio state treasury total reached 255,831,101 dollars at close of business April 3. State Treasurer Don H. Ebright cited boosted balance from prepaid sales tax collections totaling 2,598,121 dollars for the week ending April 3, with 27,793,695 dollars since Jan 1.
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Columbus
Ohio
Don H. Ebright
Ebright
Burns Fatal To Boy Mother Critically Burned
MT VERNON Abs Blanche Oswalt of North Liberty is in critical condition with burns after a fire that killed her five year old son Harold. Her other son Charles, four, was taken to Mansfield General Hospital. Sperry Ritchey of the Fredericktown fire department said the blaze in a two room frame Oswalt home yesterday started from a kerosene explosion. BELLAIRE The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad resumed traffic after yesterday's derailment of 13 cars of a 60 car freight train at Warnock Ohio. No injuries were reported and officials cited a broken flange as the cause. Several cars overturned.
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MT. Vernon
Abs
Blanche Oswalt
North Liberty
Harold
Charles
Mansfield General Hospital
Sperry
Bellaire
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Warnock
Institute programs on youth and family relations outlined
Mr. Dickerson expert in human relations adapts his talks for teachers and families. Sessions today at 3 15 for teachers and 8 pm family night at the high school. Friday continues with morning work at the high school and an afternoon and evening leaders session starting at 4 pm at the YWCA, then the YMC A dinner. Public invited with dinner reservations required.
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Dickerson
Y.wig.a
Y.M.C.A
Dickason Replies To Complaints On Building Code Guidance
City Building Inspector Hart Dickason said he would discuss with Mayor Ault the issue of advising non tradespeople on plumbing and electrical installations in their own homes. The dispute arose at a council committee meeting with plumbers and electricians, who complained he demonstrated proper methods to DIY builders. He defended his role ensuring code compliance for safety and fire health, and denied giving pre examination tips, noting he only reviewed papers after exams to point out errors.
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Hart Dickason
Henry W. Ault
Building and Lands Committee of Council
Plumbing and Electrical Contractors
Dickason
Prisoner Kozlina Begins Release Schedule From London Farm
Peter Kozlina is among 70 inmates at the London Prison farm slated for release by the state pardon and parole commission. He is to be released on or after July 1.
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Peter Kozlina
London
State Pardon and Parole Commission
Kozlina
Knights of Columbus Circle Hosts Squires Event
Richard Teasdale district deputy served as toastmaster as Father Lehane praised the religious aspect of the Columbian Squires program. Ed Murphy accepted the charter, with Grand Knight Lyden sending best wishes. 38 names on the charter, about 45 members now. The program featured Dan Gensert impersonations, a quartet, vocal solo by Richard Larkin, Jolson imitation, and musical pieces by Joe Cebula, Jack Kostyo, and Mrs. Howard Snyder. Next Mass at St Mary’s will be the regular communion Mass. next meeting to be held at the Knights of Columbus clubrooms. Refreshments by the boys’ mothers. Officers listed: Ed Murphy acting chief squire, Jack Kestye notary, Tom Murray bursar, Gene Fritz marshal, Bobd Hogan and Fritz Bauer captains, Sam Budney sentry. Matt Fortman and Louis Rotunda led presentation.
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Richard Teasdale
Knights of Columbus
Father Lehane
Squires Progam
Ed Murphy
Lydon
Knights of Columbus Council
Danny Gensert
Floyd Hunt
Robert White
Danny Censert
Don Young
Richard Larkin
al Jolson
Tom Paonessa
Joe Cebula
Jack Kostyo
Howard Snyder
St. Afary’s Church
Squire
Jack Kestye
Tom Murray
Gene Fritz
Bobd Hogan
Fritz Bauer
Sam Budney
Matt Fortman
Louis Rotunda
Oberlin college secretary honored for lifelong service
After retirement he edited a cumulative index of Oberlin College records and served as treasurer of athletic funds for 45 years. A long time public services board member, he received the 1942 alumni medal and the varsity OTM in 1987. Survived by wife Pearl Hawkins Jones two daughters four grandchildren and two sisters. Body at Cowling Ledgerman Funeral Home.
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Oberlin College
Oberlin Board of Public Services
Alumni Association
Oberlin
Henry Churchill King
Pearl Hawkins Jones
Jean Tufts
Arlington
Alice Martin
Bloomington
Ind
Harriet Boggs
Washington, D. C
Alice Emery
Cowling- Ledgerman Funeral Home
Oil Blaze Hits Jerusalem Electric Dumps In Fire
Fire at the Jerusalem Electric Corporation oil dumps threatens city power as flames rise 300 feet. Officials suspect arson, tying the incident to broader clashes before a potential Jerusalem battle. A British spokesman warns post offices in Jerusalem Haifa and Tel Aviv close and international airmail halts ahead of May 10 and May 15 surrender.
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Jerusalem
Jerusalem Electric Corporation
Haifa
Tel Aviv
Britain
United Nations
Palestine
Stolen bicycles reported near St. Marys church during Scout meeting
Police reports say two bicycles owned by Kenneth Rothgery and Michael Barnes were taken while owners attended a Boy Scout gathering. Frank Pettruzzi was fined for intoxication after a midnight arrest at Broad and East Bridge. Walter Wilson and John Albert faced fines for intoxication and disorderly conduct.
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St. Mary’s Church
Kenneth Rothgery
West Avenue
Michael Barnes
East River Street
Frank Pettruzzi
Malcolm Court
Henry W. Ault
Broad
East Bridge Streets
Walter Wilson
West Street
John Albert
South Logan Street
Court actions span fines alerts and civil filings
In Lorain Countycourt records Mike Pyanowski 63 of R D 1 Columbia paid a 15 dollar fine plus costs for intoxication after a 11 pm Durkle road arrest. Richard Bauer 44 of La Grange was jailed on a Wooster warrant for a fraudulent check. probate judge approved a 750 dollar accidental death settlement for Joseph Miksanek Avon Lake who died riding with Paul McCampbell Jr in a Route 58 crash on December 6 1947. deputies tested an alarm at the county treasurer’s office. 19 citizenship petitions filed for Monday hearings with June 2 final citizenship dates. Gardner Lane Avon Lake sues Barbera for divorce filed 1946 marriage. Mary Welch Lorain seeks divorce from Albert 1931 marriage with three children.
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Mike Pyanowski
R.D
Columbia
James Horn
Durkle Road
H. H. Nre
Joseph Miksanek
Avon Lake
Paul McCampbell
McCampbell
Route 58
Park Avenue Extension
Amherst
Common Pleas Court
Lorain County Education Association Elects Officers
Mrs Lillian Hardy teacher at Vincent elementary school was elected president of the Lorain County Education Association at a meeting at Eaton High School. William Barr Brookside school superintendent becomes former president. Dyer Sweet Ridgeville High School teacher named vice president and Mrs Helen King East Carlisle named secretary and treasurer. Ralph Fullmer Eaton and Miss Ruth Christiman Elyria named delegates to Ohio and National Education Associations. Wells Gound Henrietta and Mrs Eiva Scott Rochester elected alternates. Carl C Byers Parma schools superintendent gave main address on A New Look at Education. About 150 teachers attended with a short concert by the county music teachers.
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Lillian Hardy
Vincent
Lorain County Education Association
Eaton
Elyria
Association
Ohio Education Association
National Education Association
Wells of Gound
Henrietta
Eiva Scott
Rochester
National Association
Cleveland
Carl C. Byers
Parma
Music Teachers’ Orchestra
Marianne Frank
Gerald A. Frank
Son in Tokyo Calls North Ridgeville Family
A late night telephone call from Toyo Japan connected DeWitte Maddock Jr a sergeant with the First Cavalry Division at Carp Drake overseas since April 8 1947. He has 20 months remaining in his enlistment and spoke clearly to seven relatives including his sister Mrs Kenneth Chapman. His father works as production manager at Ridge Tool Company.
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Toyo
Japan
DeWitte Maddock
Maddock Road
North Ridgeville
DeWitte Pen Jr
First Cavalry Division
Carp Drake
Trev
Cni
Maddock
Kenneth Chapman
Mendel Court
Ridge Tool Company
Two Escape Serious Injury In Crash
George L. Smith 22 and Eileen Smith 21 suffered bruises and abrasions when their truck was struck on route 57 at Route 10 by a truck driven by Thomas Myers of Detroit. Myers said brakes failed. Fenders damaged on West Avenue and Sixth Street when Mrs. Martin Roberts backed into Mrs. Ralph Latimer. A car driven by W A Campbell was damaged on Route 3011 at Route 1D when struck by William Ambrose. Columbia MO deputy sheriffs reported.
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George L. Smith
KR. D
Grafton
Eileen Smith
Route 57
Route 10
Thomas Myers
Detroit
Myers
Smith
West Avenue
Sixth Street
Martin Roberts
Lodi Street
Ralph Latimer
Cambridge Avenue
W. A. McCampbell
R. D
LaGrange
William Ambrose
Columbia
Public Sale of Farm Near Brunswick and Weymouth
Public sale of farm assets after quitting farming set for Saturday April 17 at noon. Items include cattle, chickens, ear corn hay and straw, potatoes and fertilizer, farm tools such as tractors plows cultivators and wagons, a large stock of equipment, household goods, and miscellaneous articles. Cash terms. John Yonek owner. Auditors and clerk names listed with contact details.
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Brunswick
Ste. Rte
Medina County Rd
Weymouth
Jersey
John Yonek
Ohio
J. O. Fenstermaker
Audt
Homerville
Tom Hoque
Household sale at 220 Kelley St Wellington Ohio
Household goods include a 7 cu ft Stewart Warner refrigerator, walnut twin bedroom set, studio couch, radio, electric appliances, lamps, beds, dishes, tools, garden equipment, and more. sale begins at 12 30 sharp at 220 Kelley St Wellington Ohio April 24 cash terms buyer bears risk no items leave premises until paid Harley O Motter Auctioneer Elyria Ohio phone 2967
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Kelley St
Wellington
Ohio
Stewart Warner
Hollywood Electric
Royal
Harley O. Motter
Axct
Elyria
Farm Auction At Grafton Rye Area Includes Livestock And Tools
Auction at the farm one mile west of Grafton near Rye to start at 10:00 A M. Sale features 7 year old Guernsey cow due Apr 20, 18 year old Jersey due Jun 1, Berk-Poland sows, shoats, hens, Farmall and John Deere equipment, plows, cultivators, hay and grain, farm wagon, milking gear, cream separator, electric equipment, household furnishings, and canned goods. Lunch provided by Circle No 3 of LaPorte Methodist church. J E Jackson owner. Clerk Lee Klineet.
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Guernsey
Jersey
Berk-Poland
New Hampshire Reds
John Deere
Dunham
King
Kenmore
Singer
Circle No. 3
LaPorte Methodist Church
J. E. Jackson
la Grange
R. jLee Klineet
Community Sale Inside Former Grocery Store Advertised
Merle G. Karns auditor and clerk at Smith and Decker sale invites the public to bring items for disposal. The event will be held inside the former grocery store with a casual, fun atmosphere and plans for a lively community gathering.
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Smith and Decker
Auction Sale of Farm Equipment and Household Goods
Auction to be held at residence on Chestnut Ridge Road two miles east of LaPorte and three miles west of State Route 76 on Saturday April 17. Items include Model B Huber tractor, Fordson tractor, plows, disc, sulky implements, mowing and hay equipment, a variety of shop tools, lumber, roofing materials, a cream separator, livestock such as mares, heifers, sows, goats, chickens, and hay crops. Furniture and household goods also offered, including ranges, piano, dining set, living room set, beds, clocks, kitchen items, clothing, and tools.
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Chestnut Ridge Road
LaPorte
State Rve
Huber
Fordson
Westinghouse
Hallet
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West Bridge Street
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Maude
Elyria Savings
Webber
P. X. Rexall Drug
Police Dept. News
Richard P. Bauer
A. D
Wooster
Richard Myers
Carl Finegan
Mornday
Clerk of Courts
H. E. Agate
Gardner Lane
Barbera
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Lorain
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Set Cian
Murbach Coal & Supply CO
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County Education Association Elects
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Tokyo
Rye
Indian Hollow Road
Fuller Road
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Barrow
Elyria Frozen Food Locker
Merle G. Karns
Floyd Thompson
P. A. Walker
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