Elyria board members attend district event in Cleveland
Thirteen Elyria Board of Realtors members joined District 1 in Cleveland for an all day gathering led by District Vice President Ross Ells. C Val Speer served as president with Alice Putman as secretary. speakers included Robert L. Free and Harold Goodrich. panel on office problems featured Spicer representing Elyria and W. R. Stapleton introducing the session.
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Elyria Board of Realtors
Cleveland
Val Speer
Alice Putman
Bruce Boehler
Chuck Clark
Andrew J. Foreman Jr
Z. J. Grab
Nial Reech
John Kinter
Deane Hinter
Paul Knapp
Herb Meister
Bil Schreider
Bill Walters
Nareb
America
C. F. Dawson
National City Bank
Carthy
Schine
McCarthy Defies Army Officials at Hearing Start
The Senate subcommittee opened the McCarthy Army inquiry with McCarthy challenging Army officials to speak for themselves rather than the department. Mundt overruled the point, and the Army testified first on its charges while Hensel faced possible testifying later. The session drew wide coverage and massive interest from reporters and lawmakers.
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McCarthy
Army
Robert T. Stevens
John G. Adams
Karl E. Mundt
Stevens
Adams
Defense
H. Struve Hensel
Pentagon
Department of the Army
Hensel
Mundt
Subcommittee
Senate
Bry
Amherst Auditor Alleges Illegal Parking Meter Payment
State Auditor James A. Rhodes released a report covering January 5, 1949 to October 3, 1953 stating a $370 illegal payment was made to William Robertson for counting parking meter receipts. The report notes Robertson could not draw two salaries while outlining $12,713.04 in fund adjustments and no recovery findings. Mayor Fred Hogrefe said Robertson was paid separately for keeping accounting of parking funds in addition to his regular treasurer duties, with payments by council twice monthly.
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United Press
Amherst
James A. Rhodes
William Robertson
Robertson
Fred Hogrefe
Hogrefe
Council Weighs Street Problems
NEW LONDON Streets were the main topic at this week’s council meeting. Discussion focused on rebuilding Ledgett Street to the Biglow Tile Company plant with emphasis on drainage and storm sewers. County Engineer William Terry will survey the street and provide a cost estimate. A first reading approved a new ordinance requiring city residents to join the sanitary sewer by April 1, 1955. Additional topics included First Street storm sewers, extra summer help, and retirement of $1800 in street bonds. Ben Filkins requested a storm sewer be connected to his East Street property.
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New London
Ledgett St
Biglow Tile Company
William Terry
First St
Ben Filkins
East St
Dance Tonight at Vermilion Club House
The Vermilion on-the-Saxe Club House hosts a dance tonight featuring the Rhythmairs Orchestra delivering lively tunes for an evening of social dancing and music.
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Vermilion On
Rhythmairs Orchestra
Pyramid of Bank Credit Stirs Debate at Bankers Meeting
Hostetler cautioned against excessive credit restraint as 1952 loan and price trends rise. He explained how Federal Reserve and bank purchases of government bonds influence monetary inflation and warned democracy could suffer if the Fed were subordinated to the Treasury. Fulton opened with a Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland address.
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Treasury
Federal Reserve Bank
Hostetler
Wilbur D. Fulton
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
No. 3 Smith Linked Quietly to Historic Figures
The passage notes No. 3 Smith’s name rarely appears amid charges and counter-charges in a heated dispute. It recalls his role as chief of staff to Eisenhower at SHAPE in 1944 45, as U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1946 to 1949, as CIA director from 1950, and as under secretary of state appointed in 1933.
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Smith
Eisenhower
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Powers Expeditionary Forces
U. S
Soviet Union
CIA
Gideons Auxiliary hears talk on India ICEF work
Lorain County Auxiliary members heard Mrs. M. L. Goodman outline the International Child Evangelism Fellowship in India. She described 330 million Hindu gods, literacy needs, and ICEF’s classes for children and training of native teachers. The Goodmans, Ohio ICEF directors, will attend the ICEF convention in Washington May 3 to 7.
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Lorain County
The
Gideons
M. L. Goodman
Mr. Goodman
International Child Evangelism Fellowship
India
ICEF
Hammond Major
Bombay
Hildur Eckman
Madras
Goodmans
Ohio State
Washington, D.C
Clyde Kieffer
Kenyon Avenue
Canton
Death Records and Funeral Notices for Erie County figures
Funeral services were held for Miss Marjorie Valentine 42 longtime executive director of the Erie County Red Cross chapter after a three month illness in New Castle Indiana. She previously resided in Sandusky and had been recognized for Red Cross work during major floods and the hurricane highlighting strong national ties. Surviving are her father Roy Valentine and sister Mrs Russell Thalis of New Castle. Walter H Richmond 66 died at home after a week long illness in Columbia Station. He owned a Cleveland tavern before retirement and is survived by wife Mabelle son Arthur E. of Cleveland sister Mrs Ida Heineman and a grandson. Burial will be at Columbia Cemetery following funeral services.
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Marjorie Valentine
Erie County
American Red Cross
New Castle
Ind
Miss Valentine
Sandusky
Henry County
National Red Cross
Ohio River
Kansas City
New England
Good Samaritan Hospital
Roy Valentine
Russell Thalis
Columbia ‘Cemetery
Clevelander Chosen as Librarian of Congress
Augusta Ga August 4 Eisenhower selects Lawrence Quincy Mumford director of Cleveland public library to be the new Librarian of Congress His nomination goes to the Senate to fill the vacancy left by Luther H Evans who left for UNESCO
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Augusta
Eisenhower
Lawrence Quincy Mumford
Cleveland, D
Public Library
Congress
Mumford
Senate
Luther H. Evans
Unesco
Elyria Turnpike Hearings Question City Authority
At a Supreme Court rehearing a dispute over whether the Elyria Turnpike Commission can relocate city facilities without municipal consent was debated. Judge Taft and attorneys sparred over mandamus filing timing while observers noted the memorial service for Judge Matthias. The court focuses on legal procedure, not factual findings, as it weighs proper court presentation of the mandamus action.
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Taft
Turnpike Commission
Shoup
Henry Crawford
Lansdale
Commission
Robert S. Beightler
Turnpike
James C. Shacknessy
Edward S. Matthias
Elyria-Turnpike
Supreme Court
Brighton Couple To Mark Golden Wedding
Wellington reports the golden anniversary of Ora Sprague and Miss Zella Aldrich, married May 5 1904 in Grafton. An open house is planned at the Pitts home in Camden Township Route 511 after 2 pm on Sunday May 2 with relatives and friends invited.
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Wellington
Ora Sprague
Brighton Township
Stanley Pitts
Camden Township
Zella Aldrrich
Grafton
Howard Hillberry
LaGrange Methodist Church
Vermont St
LaGrange
Edward
Mallisse Dale Sprague
Ada
Oklo
Brighton
Sprague
Farm Women’s Club
Chhildren
Alice
Orville
Maxwell
Gramercy Ghost Play Tickets On Sale At School
Tickets for the Play makers production Gramercy Ghost run May 11 12 13 and 15 at Eastern Heights School are on sale at Bell Company or through organization members All seats are reserved Director Loraine Meyer announces the technical staff includes book holder Helen Townsend properties Stan Shaw and Stephanie Lasch lights and special effects Nelson Beller and Frank Hoba technical director Mary Ella Nemmers set construction Cliff Perkins and Kent Tumblin ushers Hazelle Perkins and Children’s Theater members costumes Donna Eilbeck makeup Rose Cromling stage manager Ed Witham programs and coffee after the show Fletch and Nell Holliday box office Marie Cromling publicity Dale Miller.
Birmingham High seniors stage High School Hero play
The Birmingham High School senior class presents the play High School Hero in the school auditorium Friday and Saturday under director Wilfred Johnston. Cast includes Judy Knott Beverly Webber Andy Robart Gerry Fleming Bob Angelo Marilynn Kolb Ed Reising Elwin Sayler Sally Sebolt Diane Krysik Nancy Hunter Tom Swisher Gene Clary Geraldine Reising Pauline Coleff. Tickets at the door.
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Birmingham
Birmingham High School
Police Department Court News From Sunny Lewis Jr Arrestee
Sunny Lewis Jr of 21174 Rush St was arrested for intoxication last night on Tremont St and will be arraigned in court tomorrow. John Martin of 1222 N Washington Blvd was cited for disobeying a stop sign at Second and Chestnut Streets and will be heard in court Saturday. A Vincent man was charged with reckless driving after a minor collision at Broad and Court Streets early today. Richard F Limer backed from a parking space in front of Paradise Restaurant and struck a parked vehicle owned by Herbert C Arnold of 1932 Middle Ave. Limer, who police say had been drinking, will be heard in mayor's court tomorrow. Cars driven by John I Isenberg and John H Faxon were in a minor accident when Faxon backed from his garage into Isenberg's parked car on Fifth St alley. Alex Manko of Marblehead was cited for driving the wrong way on Chestnut St and will be heard in court tomorrow.
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Sunny Lewis Jr
Rush St
Tremont St
Second and
Chestnut Streets
John Martin
Washington Blvd
Vincent
Broad and
Court Streets
Richard F. Limer
Paradise Restaurant
Herbert C. Arnold
Middle Ave
Limer
John I. Isenberg
Eastern Heights Blvd
John H. Faxon
Middleve
Faxon
Isenberg
Fifth St. Alley
Alex Manko
Marblehead
Chestnut St
Court actions and incidents from Elyria region cases
Local court filings report several civil suits for injuries totaling 47000 against Robert Calhoun over a Ridgeville Route 20 crash on March 30, 1953. Other notes include a failed burglary at Five Star Nite Club, a $2500 verdict for Regis Kohl in a car collision injury case, and settlements of a $6500 personal injury suit by Anna Abraham. Additional matters cover a $10000 auto crash suit by Lloyd Epps, a divorce action by Violet Reeves, and a 42500 personal estate left by Dr. William Hull.
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Charles Robinette
Oberlin Rd
Elyria
Robert Calhoun
Wallace Blvd
North Olmsted
Route 20
Ridgeville
Robinette
Allen D. Moore
Moore
Calhoun
Sheriff Department
William H. Hull
Markets and livestock prices in Toledo area report
Cash grain prices list no. 2 soft red and other grains with corn at 1.54 to 1.55 and soybeans at 3.91 to 3.92. Produce prices show apples dull, romes and other fruits with varying basket amounts. Cleveland livestock section records cattle, calves, sheep and hog prices, with hogs steady to higher and various weight classes noted. Foreclosure suit by Lorain Banking Co. vs Kenneth Stevenson dismissed. Eggs fined for reckless driving. jury hearing for drunken driving case. county contracts awarded for courthouse lawn service and water line installation. bids sought for Alexander ditch improvements. Livestock and poultry prices included.
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Yorketh
Lorain Banking Co
Kenneth Stevenson
Industrial Firm Buys Abbe Road Land for Parking Lot
B M O'Donnell announces sale of seven to eight acres on Abbe Road opposite Lear plant to Lear Roimec Division Lear Inc. The Ridge Tool Co. formerly owned the property which fronts Abbe Road 549.45 feet and extends 614.34 feet deep. Purchase price not disclosed. Harold C. Andress Elyria plant VP and GM supervised for the company.
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B. M. O'Donnell
Abbe Road
Lear Roimec Division
Lear, Inc
Lear
Carl Ingner
Ridge Tool Co
Harold C. Andress
Elyria
Index shows small dip in cost of living in March
The government reported a slight decrease in the cost of living for urban families for the month ended March 15 driven by lower food and clothing prices. The index fell two tenths of a percent to 114.8 from the prior month, marking the second straight decline and the lowest since last July.
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Washington (S
Labor Department
Two Drivers Cited After Route 252 Collision
Route 252 north of Route 2 saw a two vehicle crash last night. Drivers Steve Todorovich Jr and James Carroll faced charges and arrest records in Elyria City Court. Todorovich, 23, of Berea, cited for parking on the highway and fictitious plates. Carroll, 42, of North Olmsted, arrested for reckless operation. Both cars sustained moderate damage and no injuries were reported.
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Route 252
Route 2
Elyria
Steve Todorovich, Jr
Shelley Ct
Berea
James Carroll
Marion Rd
North Olmsted
Todorovich
Carroll
States Highway Patrol
Fireman and family hurt in Route 113 collision
Chester J. Cordy a 42 year old city fireman and three household members were injured in a 0400 am crash at Route 113 and Maple Street South Amherst. Cordy’s car was struck by William Schacht of Vermilion as he pulled from Maple Avenue. All injured were treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital and released.
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Chester J. Cordy
Berkeley Dr
Route 113
Maple St
Amherst
Elyria ‘Memorial Hospital
Cordy
Clarissa Tate
Nancy Cordy
Jane Marie
William Schacht
Vermilion
Maple Ave
Quarry Rd
Schacht
Inteehee
Sheep Growers Banquet Led by Rev Darrell Linder
NEW LONDON The Huron Richland Sheep and Lamb Improvement Association holds its annual banquet at New Haven High School tonight at 7. Rev Darrell Linder of Findlay College will be guest speaker. Awards from Double Blue Club Jams and the Producers Association will honor top lamb grading scores. Roast lamb will be served.
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New London
Darrrell Linder
Findlay College
Huron-Richland Sheep and Lamb Improvement Association
New Haven High School
Frank Chapman
Greenwich
Virgil Branigan
Producers’ Association
Unnecessary alarm shouted from Gulf and Columbus chimney
Neighborhood youngsters reported sparks from a chimney at Gulf and Columbus Streets about 8 30 yesterday evening triggering a fire call. Firemen found no flames and a neighborhood check showed no fire or damage.
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Gulf and
Columbus
Crash Victim Dies in Cincinnati Crash
Joseph Pinnick 74 of Huntington West Virginia died at Cincinnati General Hospital from injuries after a car driven by his son William Pinnick of Ashland Kentucky struck a pole twelve days earlier in Cincinnati. Police said the elder Pinnick sustained fatal injuries in the accident.
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Cincinnati
Joseph Pinnick
Huntington
W.va
Cincinnati General Hospital
Pinnick
William Pinnick
Ashland
Stock Market Roundup Highlights Mixed Utility and Industrial Movers
The list shows varied movement across sectors with American Radiator up, Anaconda Copper rising gently, and General Motors advancing. Notable gains include Kroger and Sears Roebuck, while several utilities like Ohio Edison and Columbia Gas post modest upticks. The snapshot reflects broad market nuance with both leaders and laggards in a single session.
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American T. & T
Avco Mfg
Bendix Aviation
Cleveland Cliffs
Cleveland
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Cohn
Francis P. Carr
Texas
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Kohler’s Market
Martha
Martha Raye
Arlington
Ed Begley
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County Gideons
Death Records
Walter H. Richmond
Clevelander
Mark Golden
Pitts
Metta Sprague
Hazel Smith
Mr. and
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Police Dept. News
Elyrian Ave
R.D. Lorain
Lloyd Seckt
Eugene Miller
Eddie Brandis
Regis Kohl
Wooster St
Manual Enos
Anna Abraham
23Rd St
Lorain
Paul Cerveniak
34Th St
Lloyd Epps
Livingston Ave
Aldeen Hough
East 28Th St
East 34Th St
Pearl Ave
Epps
James Parker
Jit
Edward Matys
Violet Reeves
Seventh St
Paul
Toledo
North Spy
Ohio
Bes
Charles Nichols
Akron
J. Grant Keys
Wiliam Muller
13Th St
Cleveland St
No. 2
Elyria Nursery
Homer A. Merritt
Lorain Constructor
48Th St
Orosty Ave
Toledo Rd
Penfield Highland
Alexander
Eaton Township
Gov't
Land Purchase Here
P. R. Smith & CO
Capitol
Tom'w
Jeff Chandler
Yankee Pasha
Color
Rivoli
James Cagney
Pride of Blue
Grase
Bowery Boys
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