Medina County Fair draws crowds despite chilly weather
Visitors flock to the 127th Medina County Fair on Medina's Smith Road as rain clears to a chilly start. Miss Honey Bee Queen Kathy Kyle will represent Medina County at the Ohio State Fair. Marines from Quantico helped with a flag raising before the harness racing program. A Cloverleaf youth, Phillip Minect, set a fair record with 308 consecutive swing cage trips. 44H club showcased bread baking with free samples as nine fair board directors were reelected. The week features 4-H and Future Farmers shows, a tractor-pulling contest, the Road Runner parade, Gene Holter’s wild animal show, and a fireworks finale.
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Medina
Kathleen Kyle
Highland High School
Miss Kyle
Columbus
Kathy Daly
Becky Wi
Medina County
Smith Road Fairgrounds
Ohio
Kathy Kyle
Legion Post
William Smith
Alexandria
Steven Beckwith
Remsen Rd
Rich Pluto
Holyoak
Mass
Phillip Minect
Chatham Rd
Gene Holter
Avon Lake cadet begins Coast Guard Academy study
Coast Guard cadet Stephen J. Hart and other area service members are noted for academy enrollment and military promotions. Hart joins 427 classmates sworn in at New London to receive BS degrees and ensign commissions in 1976, while multiple Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard personnel receive transfers, training, and assignments across bases in Texas, California, Greece, and the Atlantic theater. nombres and ranks reflect local families andLorain County connections.
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Coast Guard
Stephen J. Hart
John R. Hart
South Point Dr
Avon Lake
Coast Guard Academy
New London
Conn
Avon Lake High School
Appren
David E. Combs
John Combs
Moorewood
Duane
Plastic surgeon to open Lorain practice
Dr. Victorino M. Fusilero will begin plastic and reconstructive surgery practice on Aug 2 at 1504 Lincoln Blvd Lorain. He trained at Northwestern and Columbus Hospital and is affiliated with Elyria Memorial and area hospitals. He and wife Teresita have four children and he seeks membership in major surgical societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorino M. Fusilero
East Broad St. Elyria
Lincoln Blvd
Lorain
Fusilero
University of St Tomas
Manila
Philippines
Columbus Hospital
New York City
Allentown General Hospital
Alentown
Northwestern University Medical Center
Teresita Fusilero
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Fusileros
Victorino, Jr
John Allen
Frederick
Michael
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American College of Surgeons
Lorain St. Joseph's Hospital
Lorain Community Hospital
Amherst Hospital
Allen Memorial Hospital
Oberlin
Fix it yourself By Hubbard Cobe Your Handy Man
A home improvement column advises on floor sag and squeak fixes using wood wedges and solid footing for posts. It warns against over-tightening and explains post girder gaps, plus notes paint brush dipping and radiator heat effects on furniture. Investment Q&A discusses A&P, stock splits, commissions, and portfolio adjustments for various holdings.
Expansion planned for Cold Bear wine plant in Puerto Rico merger
Cold Bear brand expands with a $12 million capacity expansion following a late 1971 Puerto Rico merger expected to lift profits this year. The firm maintains 11 million common shares and $1.1 million in long term debt with 19 funds holding 25 percent of common stock. 300,000 share offering boosted capitalization prior to the split.
First Surety battles for control with Community Bank
The firm faces a control clash as Community Bank of Los Angeles holds 31 percent of First Surety's stock. A permanent injunction seeks to stop the sale of 1,000,000 convertible preferred shares to Harold Drummer, which would give him 40 percent and cut Community to 19 percent. Despite strong first quarter earnings, the stock fails to react amid the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Surety Corp
OTC
Community Bank of Los Angeles
First Surety
Harold Drummer
Retirement and new livelihood ideas for seniors
A column discusses the aging workforce, urging planning before retirement. Doctor Swartz links health to purposeful activity and outlines three money-making paths for retirees: treasure from discarded goods, collectibles, and mini contracting. Readers are invited to send topics to Joyce LaKennedy and expect no personal replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Swartz
Examination Schedule Set for Football Candidates
New London announces physical examinations for all football candidates and cross country enthusiasts at 6 p.m. August 15 in the high school gym. Drs Harald Erlenbach and Otto Lanka lead the exam with coach Paul Nester in charge. Varsity conditioning runs Monday and August 8, 9 and 16, with double daily practices starting August 16 and 21 in pads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Paul Nester
Harald Erlenbach
Otto Lanka
Chatham Cheerful Chirpers 4-H celebrates 50th year
Medina County 4 H club the Chatham Cheerful Chirpers marks its 50th anniversary this week at the Medina County Fair. The 62 member group ages 9 to 19 has 92 projects from sewing to food, rabbits, dairy goats, tropical fish and babysitting. The name evolved from Chatham Sewers to Chirpers over 50 years. The club meets at the Chatham Veterans of Foreign Wars hall and plans a year round schedule and a 50th year celebration with former advisors attending.
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Medina
Chatham Cheerful Chirpers
Medina County Fair
Willard Mennel
Chatham Sewers
Chatham
Chatham High School Alumni Association
Medina County
Apple Creek State Institute
Chatham Veterans of Foreign Wars
Chirpers
Mennell
Avery Clapp
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Coddingville Road
Raymond Kyle
Granger
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Paula Horvath
Miss Daly
James Daly
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Westfield Center
Miss Wible
Calvin Wible
Rustic Hills Drive
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Quantico, Va
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James Tait
Harrisville
David Gilson
Seville
George Lance
Homer Township
Clyde Rodger
Thomas Brubaker
Lodi
Edwin Steingass
York Township
Harland Behner
Newton Standen
Montville
Chester Queberg
Lafayette Township
Farmers of America
Area Service
Jack L. Huffman
Gerald D. Huffman
J. Greenwich
U.S. Air Force
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Kincheloe Afb
Mich
Strategic Air Command
South Central High School
Larry K. Boehler
Kenneth H. Boehler
Townline 32
Monroeville
Lowry Afb
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Eglin Afb
Fla
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Tex
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Wellington High School
William F. Schmid
Sue
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Greenwich
Sgt. Schmid
Carswell Afb
Michael E. Ward
Eugene C. Ward
Fruen St. Norwalk
Sheppard Afb
Wurtsmith Afb
Ward
Norwalk High School
Robert K. Leadbetter
Lawrence C. Leadbetter
Lackland Afb
Keesler Afb
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Leadbetter
Force Base
The
Firelands
Lorain County
Sgt. Box
Lege
Midview High School
Pat Jacobs
Danny W. Merrell
Susan J. Lowstetter
Aurensen Rd
North Ridgeville
Maine Corps
Parris Island
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Robert L. Kropf
East St
Amherst
Donna J. Mucha
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Elyria Ave
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Leavitt Rd
Great Lakes
Mare Island
Southview High School
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Grafton
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Colorado Ave
Joyce D_ Elek
Pickett Rd
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West Ninth St
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Huron High School
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Harry Minnick
Richland
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East Erie Ave
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William R. Wallen
Athenas Airport
Greece
U.S. Air Forces
Lorain County Community College
University of Maryland European Division
V.M. Fusilero
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New York Stock Exchange
Upjohn Co
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Magnavox Co
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Frederick C. Swartz
Swartz
American Medical Association
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Joyce Lai Kennedy
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Richard Boh
Ner
Lawrence Schroeder
Dennis Jungblath
Kenneth Siman
Charles Jarrett
Louis Fiala
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Kenneth Dietrich
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NAVY
Randy M. Holland
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Cleveland
Euclid Ave
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