Elyria Obie Chronicle-Telegram Item Sealed for Sat
Notable Elyria Chronicle-Telegram brief notes an Obie award event set for Saturday July 15, 1956, highlighting local theater recognition and the community’s growing arts scene.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Obie
Real Estate Transfers Report From Lorain County 1950
Land Title Guarantee and Trust Company lists transfers across Elyria, Wellington, Lorain, Sheffield and surrounding townships. Several parcels change hands on 14th Street Elyria, West 18th Street Lorain, Clifton Avenue and other streets with buyers including Hopkins Gluhank Verbeck Cady Ketchum and more. Names include Hale Folmer Olsen Wenner Mitchell Ziegman Leferver Newton Gutowski and multiple trustees and corporations involved in property shifts during April 7 1950 to April 10 1950 in Lorain County Ohio.
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Land Title Guarantee and Trust Company
Court Street
Christ Evanoff
Clifton R. Hale
Central Divn
Sheffield
Forrest M. Scott
Mary E. Hopkins
14Th St. Elyria
Charles H. Fisker
Charles Filker
Miller & Streator
Adda
Amherst
Ruth Stang
Michael J. Gluhank
Sheffield Township
Elmer Olsen
Benny W. Tanski
18Th St. Lorain
Wm. H. Baker
Douglas A. Witter
Lake View
Black River
Gertrude. Proudfoot
Frank M. Verbeck
Howe St. Elyria
John Gutowski
Harriet P. Cady
Middle
Citizens Home and Savings Assn
Lorain
Ohio
Lawrence Hough
Clifton Ave
William S. Galik
Helen M. Brown
Homecrest Park
Ridgeville
James P. Darvas
Charles E. Getty
12Th St. Lorain
Anna Deptula
Ignatius Springowski
Oakland Addn. Lorain
Lillian Mary Borman
Mary Miller
6Th St. Lorain
Mabel Hineline Terrill
Steve Piriggi
Wilbur Heights
Ald
Elyria
Clarence E. Martin
Johns Huffman, Jr
Stetson Rd
W. E. Shay
Arthur B. Osborn Parr
O. S
Eaton Township
C. R
George P. Prunner
Penfield Ave
John Jurisin
Sam Trivanovich
Avondale
Avon Lake
Ins L. Thompson
Harold Reynolds
Hawthorne Ave
Christina Bruno
Augusta Ave
B. L. E. Corporation
Hospital Estates, Inc
West St. Elyria
John Nupnik
Joseph
Sublet and Property Transfers Across Elyria Area 1950
A long list of property transfers and sublets in Lorain, Elyria, Amherst and surrounding townships dated April 11 1950. Numerous parcels on Meiser, East and West 24th Streets, Edgemeer Place, Lexington Avenue, and other streets shift between individuals and firms including The Elyria Savings Trust Co The Elyria Telephone Co and The Perry Fay Co. Transfers cover single lots subdivisions and sublets in Glen Arden Beach Avon Lake Vermilion on the Lake and other neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupnik
Lakeview
Park Homes
Lorain
la Vaughn
Marco
John A. Vangelos
Elyria
Twinsburg Rd
Columbia
Lenna E. Reese
Verne D
Pares
Longfell
Jow Ave
Cletus S. Haury
Real Vanda
East Ave
Branishlav Pachucki
Leone Solack Russe
Amherst
Lloyd D. Collar
Joseph R. Horvath
Hugo Trifiletti
John Sei
George W. Davies
Aldrich
Delwin M. Glover
Richard E. Hognett
Spring Valley Land Co
Ralph Richards
George A. Barbour
Griselwold Ra
Harold G. Cromine
Harry D. Lingenfelter
Lexington Ave
William Waler
John M. Dobrowski
Hastings Rd
Carlisle
Idella Lee
Meister Rd
Black River
Harry H. Trigalet
Raymond M. Lucas
10Th St. Lorain
Helen Post
Frank
Elena
Marseilles Ave
Elyzia
George Friges
James Degan
Adda
Floyd E. Lodge
H. E. Dossey
Milan Ave
Melvin Bennett
Andrew d. White
Harris Rd
Sheffield
David M. Siff
Edleal Co
Broadway
Alan W. Smythe
Elywood Co
Elyria Township
Elyria Savings & Trust Co
Washington
Elyria-Oberlin Rd
Elyria Telephone Co
Perry-Fay Co
Homer Co
Arthur J. Nemes
Hart
Columbia Ave
R. Tubbesing
Albert E. Haag
Spring Valley
Anne
Telling Ice Cream Co
Apple Ave
George Fazekas
Mamie A. Storck
Penfold Ave
Veronica M. Stauder
Donald F. Gibson
Joseph Noyses
Elsie J. Bayne
Mary T. Bayne
Cleveland Avenue
Mary Knecht
Dayle “Stutzkar
Brandston Ave
Kalman Hasza
Eugene Mittler
West River St. Elyria
The
Meister Co
Harold N. Jason
Jackson Ave
John A. Smetana
Dorothy King
Kar
Kutza
West Erie Park
Alit
Herbert J. van Keuren
Joseph G. Hussar
Jackson St. Amherst
Girl Scouts Train Courses Open In Oberlin
The Girl Scouts of America announce national training courses at the Oberlin Inn with attendees from Ohio towns including Kent Plymouth Mt. Vernon and others and from West Virginia and Massachusetts. Instructors include Ruth Harmon Marian Hoffman Louise Cochran and Patricia Tickell. A second item notes Easter cantata Calvary at First Baptist Church with four guest soloists and a post concert social. Summer recreation director Harry Chang outlines a family friendly 12 hour daily program from June 19 to August 19 with Grace Walker assisting and plans for volunteer training and a Crane pool use.
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Oberlin
Girl Scouts of America
Oberlin Inn
Kent
Plymouth
Mt. Vernon
Sidney
Toledo
Chillicothe
Wadsworth
Hubbard
Avon Lake
Genoa
Elyria
Lo Tain
Wellington
Orrville
Marietta
Ohio
Lexington
Pikeville
Kentucky
Kenova
Nitro
Ise. Albans
Charleston
Dunbar
Wheeling
West Virgina
Biloxi
Massissippi
Cochran
Tickell
Grace Schauffler
C. A. Mosher
Joseph Hungate
Harry Chang
Phyllis Wheatley Center
Grace Walker
National Recreation Association
Chang
Crane
Amherst y Mrs June A Alexander notice
Amherst and Mrs June Alexander of 172 Franklin Ave report contact at phone number ending in 61. This terse notice records a local residency or address listing for correspondence.
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Alexander
Franktln
Ave
Amherst FFA elects officers and honors senior member
Amherst FFA elected next year’s officers led by President Bob McCallister and awarded him for state public speaking on Soil Conservation. Gene Heck named outstanding senior in agriculture. Hi-Etts club members and 4-H Farm Bureau groups held meetings with Canasta winners and safety discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob McCallister
Amherst School
Amherst
Amherst Fucture Farmers of America
Eddie Deidrick
Tom Finnegan
Dale Becker
Ken Essig
Richard Gerber
Roger Frederick
Sentinel
Bob Schlechter
Dale Beam
Gene Heck
LaVonne Werner
Woodhill Drive
Betty Becker
Dorothy Tomusko
Rosemary Brendel
Gerry Vickers
Connie Ackersold
Donna On
Elaine Reichert
Farm Bureau 4-E
Farm Bureau Group 4-E
Philip Dawley
Frank Herrmann
Wishbone
Robert Kneisel
Dudley French
Russell Miller
Matthew *Achaitas
Clyde Risden
David Heern
North Ridgeville community events highlight spring gatherings
North Ridgeville clubs held a lively week with L B S breakfast fun where 31 attended and prizes awarded for best costumes. Mothers Study Group elected officers, awarded baby silverware, and planned an art museum trip. Ridgeville Study Club featured Women in the Old Testament, while L B S hosted a spring luncheon at the Congregational church with Easter decor and a Riley talk by Mrs Overmeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ridgeville
Clara Knowles
K. Prechtel
J. Spirek
F. Anderson
R. Lutz
A. Hill
Mothers
Fred Markham
Leonard Binzer
Ralph Fitts
L. Binzer
R. Prechtel
BR. Fitts
G. Marquis
Ernest Palmer
William Snyder
Sybil Davis
Grandma
George Matcham
Brown
C. A. Hoskin
Art Museum
Binzer
Nora Lofts
George Lyons
Ridgeville Study Club
Russell Flood
L. B.S
M. E. Church
E. Herron
W. K. Johnson
C. Knowles
Ralph Chapman
Harold Carpenter
R. Overmeyer
Lakewood
James Whitcomb Riley
Overmeyer
Mr. Riley
James Curran
Dr. Crane
Fred Bruggaier
Bart DeLorenzo
Kiwanis Minstrel
Kenneth Harrison
Ridgeville Kiwanis Club
New Bay Village
Kiwanis Club
Miami
Kiwanis
Henrietta Seniors Plan Washington Trip
Henrietta seniors organize a trip to Washington D C and other sites, departing Sunday morning April 16 at 6 00 a m and returning April 2. The class includes Bonnie Daniels Dorothy Howe Laura Mae Brown Velma Jean Ross Pam Andr ess Colletta Wilford Norma Hawke Nelson Howe and Ed Gibson. Superintendent James Ehrman and Mrs Marvey Born will drive. TM iH Club Meeta 4 H Clovers club held an organizing meeting April 11 at the school with instructors Mrs M G Johnson and Mrs Walter Kothe. Officers include Lois Kothe president Mareetla Horvath vice president and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bonnie Daniels
Dorothy Howe
Laura Mae Brown
Velma Jean Ross
Pam Andress
Colletta Wilford
Norma Hawke
Nelson Howe
Ed Gibson
James Ehrman
Marvey Born
Public dinner at St Peters church and spring choir tour plans
Plan Supper Priscilla Circle of St Peter s Evangelical and Reformed church will hold a public dinner April 25 at the church parlors. The group includes Mrs Ray Hearn as treasurer and Anne Johnson among singers with Ashland reporter Mary Lou Sivinski leading the college a cappella choir on a spring tour from April 13 to and Janet Schlecter 1 . There are nineteen members. Meetings will be held each Wednesday at Mrs Kothe s home at 7 00 pm. Easter dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Harold Coates and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Circle
St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Ray Hearn
Middle Ridgeland
Anne Johnson
Ashland
Mary Lou Sivinski
Macian Yourkvitch
Janet Schlecter
Kothe
Harold Coates
Barry Weber
Oberfin
Evan Coates
Harvey Born
Ben Bauman
Arthur Born
Harold Bauman
Harry Myers
Leroy Emmerich
Paul Meyers
Paul Portman
Albert Reusser
Mary Ladrah
L. Thompsson
Ernest Lamvermeyer
Walter Bennett
Harold Buchs
Ernest Buchs
Harald Coates
Alfred Schott
Harry Dickinson
Keith
Buchs
Dawn
Willis Wasem
Carl Keighley
Raymond Hawke
Norma
Vane Hackett
John Berger
Jessie Delefield
Don Wasem
Genevieve Dagil
Margaret Rozsos
Ernest Lamyermeyer
Ralph, Earl
Charles Berg
Robert Latteman
Pomona Grange
Eaton School
Melvin Kolbe
Morgantown
W. Va
Russell Portman
LaFayette
Ind
Paul Hostetler
Cleveland
Lewis Addison
Wakeman
Bob Hostetler
Birmingham
M. G. Johnson
Anne
Lena Hostetler
Jack
Elmer
Susan
Almon Brocksicker
Rugby
Kieth Jarrett
Jane
Richard Saunders
Walter Albrecht
Elyria
Fred Holzhauer
Penfield Junction
Gilbert Weishane
Crystal Lake
E. L. Meisenbach
Methodist Church
Alvin Portman
Baby
Birmingham High School Athletic Banquet Honors Local Teams
The Birmingham High School athletic banquet on Saturday April 1 featured dinner at 7 pm for 46 attendees. Coach Nelson Howe awarded varsity football and basketball honors to Ed Logan Phil Kudela Earl Hansen Frank Knott Paul DeWitt Jim DeWitt Joe DeWitt Tom Wickline Phil Kernell Phil Hicks Glen Callin and Har ald Scholl. basketball awards went to George Smitek Dick Angelo Delbert Fleming Ardel Mileti and others. Reserve and participation recognitions were given to multiple players and cheerleaders. A later bouquet honored Mrs Nelson Howe.
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Birmingham
Nelson Howe
Ed Logan
Phil Kudela
Earl Hansen
Frank Knott
Paul DeWitt
Jim DeWitt
Joe DeWitt
Tom Wickline
Phil Kernel
Andy Robart
Joe Breddow
Billy Nabs
Kowski
Evelyn Champeon
Beverly
Webber
Carolyn Webber
Jeaneen German
Lois Marie Champeon
Roy
Charmpeon
Johnathan Bruce Hunter
James Hunter
Clarence Nottke
Norwalk Hospital
Russell Smith
Fire incident and community notices in Clarksfield region
A man attempted to start fires with kerosene at several homes around Clarkfield while visiting Easter weekend. his injuries were treated by a local physician. The article also notes Easter observances, visits from relatives in Marion, Wellington, and Canton, a coed Easter egg hunt with 68 children at the Jacobs home, and upcoming events including the Southern Dance at Birmingham school and VFW auxiliary officer elections with installations planned for April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Smith
Dave Sanford
Norwalk
Milton Sayler
Mary Hanes
Elvin
Rettas Puder
Sarah Allgood
Marion
Walter Gunn
Here
Anna Stone
Sandy Lake
Penn
B. E. Jacobs
West Clarksfield
Jacobs
del Byron
Ben Booth
Richard Burkholder
Mr. Jacobs
Local Society Notes Highlight Wedding Attendants and Movie Night
Miss Mitchell, a Rocky River High School graduate employed at the Cleveland Court House, will be attended by her sister Patricia as maid of honor and Rosella Doro thy Lezie as bridesmaids. Mr Forthofer, Avon graduate and Navy veteran, works at American Radiator Co. in Elyria. About 25 guests from Rocky River and surrounding towns attended, and refreshments were served. Also, St. Mary’s Holy Name Society met at the church hall Thursday at 8 p.m. to view movies, the first shown with the newly purchased projector, and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia
Rosella
Dorothy Lezie
Miss Mitchell
Rocky River High School
Cleveland Court House
Forthofer
Avon
Navy
American Radiator Co
Elyria
Rocky River
Avon Lake
North Ridgeville
Lorain
Holy Name Society of
Merry Maids 4-H Elect Officers in North Olmsted
North Olmsted 4-H Club Elec is North Olmsted The Merry Maids 4 H girls club met in Town Hall Tuesday April 4 and elected officers led by Carol Strelan as president Margaret Prokasy vice president Lois Schroder secretary Linda Laumer treasurer Hildagard Schmidt recreation leader Norma Bohm news reporter and Mrs Nina Morse advisor. 30 new members joined Congregational church five children and four adults baptized during Holy Week. Mrs George Reichwein to entertain West Women’s Association group April 20 at Cook Rd and Mrs Paul Passig to entertain East group April 20. Adult class marks 79th anniversary April 16 at 452 m Sun day. Roy Paddock to discuss notable events through the years. Universalist Women sponsor Smorgasbord in Coe Memorial building April 19 5 30 to Tom. Group one meets in Coe building April 20 at 12 30. Mrs Florence Turvey hosted group two April 13 Martin Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elecis North Olmsted
Merry Maids
Carol Strelan
Margaret Prokasy
Lois Schroder
Linda Laumer
Hildagard Schmidt
Norma Bohm
Nina Morse
Congregational Church
George Reichwein
Women's Association
Cook Rd
Paul Passig
McKenzie Road
Roy Paddock
Association of Universalist Women
Coe Memorial
Coe Building
Florence Turvey
Martin Drive
Columbia Garden Club and Washington Trip Highlights
The Columbia Garden Club meets at town hall on Tuesday April 18 with invited guest clubs from Brunswick Ridgeville and Middleburg Heights. George R. Emmett of the Department of Natural Resources speaks on April responsibilities. The Argos class hosts a fish fry Friday evening at town hall open to the public. A Columbia Baptist church program features Rev. Sidney Vincent with a morning sermon and an evening movie night showing Wheels Over Africa and Out of the Dust. The Senior class completed a week long trip to Washington DC guided by E F Litzenberg Estelle Newell and coach John Evanoff, including Pittsburgh Gettysburg Capitol and Smithsonian visits and financed by class projects. Briefs note Peter Malatinka and family visiting South Amherst and other local news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Columbia
Town Hall
Brunswick
Ridgeville
Middleburg Heights
George R. Emmett
Department of Natural Resources
Columbia Baptist Church
United Sunday School
Sidney Vincent
Africa
Washington
Washington D. C
Charles Bartter
Doris Bohner
Richard Bohner
Jerry Brown
Robert Buckwald
Kenneth Cox
Glenn Crocker
Sterting Dietrich
Alma Haslop
William Hammon
Lois Loesch
Leon Jocke
Andrew Jakobsky
Dolores Maddock
Helen Miller
Howard Fortzer
Dean Ramsay
Shirley Reisinger
Melberta Straub
Patricia Teeple
Roy Wallweber
Roger Walter
Joanna White
Amos Yanda
Bruce Yeager
E. F. Litzenberg
Estelle Newell
John Evanoff
Pittsburgh
Gettysburg
Capitol Building
Washington’s Monument
Justice Building
Senate
Barkley
Smithsonian Institute
Mellon Art Gallery
Natural History Museum
Jefferson Memorial
Congressional Library
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Patent Office Supreme Court
Botanical Gardens
Lincoln Memorial
Pan American Building
National Airport
Mt. Vernon
Alexandria
Arlington
Lee
National Cathedral
Peter Malatinka
South Amherst
West River Road
Virginia Klass
Clarksfield 4-H Club News First 1950 Meeting Reported
The Clarksfield Girls 4-H club held its first 1950 meeting at advisor Mrs. C. G. Carey's home. Sewing projects are planned for the season. Invitation extended to township girls ages 10 to 20. next meeting set for 7 p.m. Monday April 17 at the Carey home. Barbara Carey serves as news reporter. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Johns a daughter on April 4. Social notes include Canasta party hosted by Junior Welch with attendees listed. Choir practice for Easter held at the Bursleys with 13 members and two visitors. Census taker for Clarksfield township is Mrs. Forest Fletcher. Sunshine greetings sent to Mrs. Sarah Sanford, formerly of here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksfield
C. G. Carey
Carey
Barbara Carey
Gerald Johns
Junior Welch
Butler Road
Earl Fletcher
Earl Langerdorfer
Joe Nestor
Francis Nestor
Henry Sanford
Lowell Gray
Verlie Twaddell
Bertha Twaddie
Onie Russell
Grace Russell
Jeanne
Forest Fletcher
David
Jimmy
Methodist
Philip Bursley
Gordon Byron
Wesley
Clarksfield Township
Sarah Sanford
Jefferson Street
Toledo
Here
Bert Welch
Avon Lake Enjoy Egg Hunt At Chateau For Kids
About 30 children joined the Avon Lake Eagles auxiliary egg hunt at the Chateau on Monday. Prizes went to Carol Dryer for the gold egg and Donna Tomanek for the silver. Barbara Julius won the Bunny-hop prize. Dolores Gulick and Sandra Miller earned top counts in the greatest number contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Lake
Lenore Yow
Carol Dryer
Donna Tomanek
Barbara Julius
Dolores Gulick
Sandra Miller
Tom Walther
Canfield Speedway
Avon Lake Public Library
Banning
Carville
King
da Costa
de Leeuw
Fishbein
Garrett
Alexander Wolf
Gazdanov
Red Planet
Heinlein
Israel
Hoffman
Laughlin
Myers
Newman
Peale
Russia
Petrov
Robinson
Schweitzer
Scowcroft
Webster
Avon Shower Honors Jeanne Mitchell Bride-Elect
A miscellaneous shower was held at Mrs. Sophia Forthofer’s home hosted by Miss Rosella Forthofer Miss Anna Forthofer and Mrs. Theresa Horwedel. The event celebrated Jeanne Mitchell daughter of Mrs. Catherine Mitchell of Rocky River who will wed Richard Forthofer son of the Forthofers at St Christopher’s Church in Rocky River later this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Sophia Forthofer
Rosella
Anna Forthofer
Theresa Horwedel
Avon Lake
Jeanne Mitchell
Catherine Mitchell
Rocky River
Richard Forthofer
St. Christopher's Church
Weekend Guests and Personal Notices in Spencer
Spencer weekend guests included Ray mond Billman and three children from Great Lakes Illinois visiting his sister Mrs N E Walters. Easter party hosted by Mrs Paul Davenport. Various local families hosted visiting relatives including Edwin Walters Cleveland and Baker Greenfield gatherings. College students John Geiser Duane Hendricks and Duane Dawley spent Easter vacations with parents in Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Edwin Walters
Cleveland
Harry Hendricks
Raymond Scott
Albert Baker
Greenfield
B. A. Stroup
Robert Stroup
S. A. Harrington
Elmer Eshleman
Frank Eshleman
Lodi
Love Hicks
Harold Hicks
Mansfield
Earl McVicher
T. C. Hyland
Maynard Hyland
Columbus
John Geiser
Capital University
Duane Hendricks
Kent State University
Kent
Duane Dawley
Ohio University
Athens
West River Road Hosts Needlecraft Guild Meeting
Mrs A C Jaynes entertained the Markley Holbein Unit of the National Needlecraft Guild at her West River Road home with a noon meal and an Easter themed table. Attendees included Mrs J M Burns of Lakewood, who led smocking instruction, along with several other local ladies, plus visiting family from West River Road and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West River Road
A. C. Jaynes
Markley Holbein
National Needlecraft Guild
Jace
J. M. Burns
Lakewood
R. E. Hollis
W. J. Morris
Barbara Morris
Nellie Harn
Rocky River
James Berkheimer
Gene
Westlake
Markley School
Hales
Currier
East Carlisle
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Lewis Road
Olmsted Falls
Bagley Reed
Rt. 252
Cedar Point Road
Ford
Planet Jr
Gorden
Heisey
Walker
P. O. Bex
Oberta
Cal Betty Heisman
N. Pleasant Phese
Girl Scouts
Indiana
Birmingham Garden Club
Firelands
Florence Township
Earl Smith
Laddie Mitiska
Allen Shanafelt
Carl Robart
Rose Normande
Route 60
Ohio State Protective Association
Florence
Milan
Floresence Church
Grafton Thomas
St. Paul
Corinthians
Birmingham Methodist Church
Thompson
Otto Schoepfle
Jessie Howe
Frank Mogyovody
Garfield Road
John Shinsky
Bill Sprunk
Wang
Grime
Brewster
Mattie Derby
Grandma Humm
Cummings
Fannie Baker
Nina Baker
Larry Carpenter
Joppa Road
Canton
Marshall Fisk
Birmingham School
Kathryn Hollis
Lela Ebel
Kathryn Krysik
Merle Andrews
Doris Croll
Maxine Miller
Alice Gilder
Dolly Cline
North Olmsted
Greenland
Interior
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