Wetzel Rescues Five Boys in Lake Michigan Action
Thomas Wetzel of Wetzel, 3M East Midgetreet, saved five Chicago boys who fell from a boat in Lake Michigan after swimming for the first time in years. Wetzel refused Chicago publicity, saying he did not want trouble for his family, though hometown residents deserve to know of his brave deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Wetzel
Chicago
Ted Crowin
Congress Hole
Crawin
Weitzel
Pig
Cravin
Weisel
Lake Michigan
Mill Malden
Heaver
Crown
Chronicle-Telegoin
Cro
Barclay to Join Fruehaut as Employment Manager
Kenneth Barclay, a Bendix Westinghouse Automotive employee, will leave Bendix Westinghouse August 24 to become employment manager of Fruehaut Trailer Corporation in Avon Lake. Barclay joined Bendix in May 1942, with 31 months in the Navy, and previously served as a clerk in the mayor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Barclay
Bendix Westinghouse Automotive Aiy Brake Co
Bendix Westinghouse
Fruehaut Trailer Corporation
Avon Lake
Karelay
Bendix
Navy
Commissioners In Columbus Today
County commissioners traveled to Columbus to confer with civil service officials on exams for reserve Erie street bridge operators and to discuss a permanent hospital case with welfare officials. Commissioner Oscar G Dunn planned to meet state highway officials about the narrow bridge on Route 10 over the Big Pour railroad near Cityahopit county, with plans to finish business and return today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Civil Service Commission
Larain
Oscar G. Dunn
Ciyahopit
Government payroll and overtime funding details emerge
The document lists large sums for government overtime and holiday pay totaling 626000000 across agencies, 20000000 for overtime, 610000000 for stockpiling strategic materials, and 18750000 for Philippine military aid, with smaller departmental allocations. Most Aroy terminal leave payments will be processed at the Adjutant General's Office Records Center at BI, with an estimated 400 employees needed to search GL leave records and classify payments to eligible personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Adjutant General's Office
BI. Linus
Ty Wits
Health Contest Winners Are Announced in Lorain County
Lorain County 4H clubs named winners for senior boys and senior girls in the health contest tied to the Ohio State Fair. Winners were Rollin Huntington in senior boys and Lucia Reighley in senior girls. runners up included Leroy Kneisel and Kathryn Louse Wolf in respective junior and senior classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dim Rollin
Huntington
Lorain County
Lucia Reighley
Brighton
Focal Club
Raymond Trinter
M. G. Fishler
Leroy Kneisel
Brownhelm
Kathryn Louse Wolf
Penfield Township
Marsvin Gundersen
Avon
Almls
Mary Jane Conrad
Sheffield
Rosalee Dames
Wellington
County
Eight New Registrations Reported by Local Board
Eight new registrations reported today by Local Selective Service Board No. a. Three registrations were by 18 year old men without prior registration. the rest by returning servicemen who had not registered before service. Names include James A. Gill, 161 Roosevelt Avenue. Elmee H. Guthman Jr., 07 East Avenue. Donald A. Gorr, 416 Jefferson Street. returning servicemen Robert J. Gallmar, 715 Garford Avenue. Joby E. Ehrlich, Gvlff Street. William A. Schoenbachler, 189 Heebe Court. Joseph F.P. Hamula, Phillips Court. Margene A. Tours, 126 Broad Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgbt
Local Selective Service Board No
James A. Gill
Roosevelt Avenue
Elmee H. Guthman, Jr
East Avenue
Donald A. Gorr
Jefferson Street
Robert JL. Gallmar
Garford Avenue
Joby £. Ehrlich
William A. Schoenbachler
Heebe Court
Joseph FP. Hamula
Phillips
Elysian Named On National Committee
Harry C Rankin an organizer of the Elysia chapter of American War Dads has been appointed a member of the organizations National Legislative Committee for the forthcoming national convention to be held in Kansas City September 8 to 11 inclusive The appointment was made by Autur S Crothings of Auburn Maine chairman of the committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Rankin
Elysia
Kansan City
Autur S. Crothings
Auburn
Malie
Oberlin Priest Named Member of Council
OSSINING N Y an Oberlin Ohio priest Father Frederick O Dietz was named a member of the Maryknell Fathers Council as Third Counselor in the Mounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Ossining, N
Frederick O. Dietz
Maryknell Fathers
Machine Shop Reds Stay Hot Pace In Big Win
The Machine Shop Reds pounded the Dept Noo 7 nine 22 to 2 at Aepredation Field. Manager Ali Clark sent Stanley Pigler to the mound, allowing only five hits as Red bats powered a lopsided victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali Clark
Reds
Bendix Westinghouse
Tate
Dept
Reda” Voude Bell Speidel
Dye
Lebaany
Pachiger
Barons En
Oelork
Prices At Noon Perished By United Praw
NY Central, Penna, Alleghany, and other industrials listed with railroads and utilities. Commodities include dairy and solvents. major names include Procter & Gamble, Westinghouse Electric, General Motors, Chrysler, Packard, Bethlehem Steel, Anaconda, and Edison. Market activity reflects mixed shifts with prices noted for petroleum, oil, and gas majors. regional utilities and power companies show varied standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tatiana
Columbus
NY Central
Penna Alleghany
Nav Biscuis
Borden Com Solvents
Natl Distillers
Amer Rad
Alec Glidden Co
Lorillard ‘Tob
Mont Ward
Natl Dairy Nash Kelvinator
Proctor & Gamble Public Service of
Radio Corp
Sears Hoebuck
Sehenley Dist
Doh Century Fox
Warner Atos Westing
Elec Motors
Bendix of
True Chrysler
Wer
Gen Motors
Packard
White Motors Steels
Bethlehem Amer Rolling Mills
Republics Steel Corper & Min
Anaconda Rentert Rs
Children Play With Matches Causes Two Fires
Children playing with matches caused two of three fires reported. One fire north of Belmont Street damaged approximately acres of vacant property before extinguishment. A second fire beside a garage at 582 Furnace Street burned only rubbish. A car fire on River Street started when the backfiring engine sent gas and oil onto a hot area. Sam LaCrosse and Joe Sabo properties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hremen
Belmont Steet
Furnace Arrest
West River Street
Sam LaCrosse
Joe Sabo
River Street
No Contests For Four Candidates In County Race
Four Republicans Frank Ayres county auditor D A Cook and Guy B Findley judges in the common pleas court and Ralph Winter state senate candidate were assured of election in November with no opposition. May primaries produced no opposing candidates though independents could file petitions. deadline passed with none filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ayres
D A. Cook
Guy B. Findley
Common Pleas Court
Ralph Winter
State Senate
County Board of Elections
Ne Board of Elections
Democratic Party
May Cost More To Have Windows Washed
Washington reports that window washing charges in homes apartments offices and other buildings may rise as the OPA exempts window washing from price controls. Also contract janitorial services and water softening services were freed from controls, signaling broader relief for service prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Betvicea
Death Record for Van Bruren Merherst
Funeral services for Harvert J Van Keen who died at his home were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Zilch Punecel Home. The Rev. Ra dat Smith of the Methodist church officiated, with Rev. Daniel Buser of the Foursquare church assisting. Burial followed in Crownhill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erra van Bruren
Ton Harvert
JH. van Keen
Satuday
Punecel
Radat Smith
Methodist Church
Daniel Buser
Crowne Hill
Garbage contract calls for weekly collection plan
Mayor A RR Agate reported that county health authorities told the city the disposal problem could be resolved by feeding or burying garbage under health board regulations. A contract form is being prepared to solicit bids for garbage collection and disposal, with the plan calling for a weekly collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. RR. Agate
Health Department
Hoge
Health Board
J. J. Faxon
Fanon
Corn Damaged In Drought Area
CHICAGO The weather forecaster said drought across northern Illinois Indiana and lower Michigan leaves little relief in sight. 10 to 20 percent of corn in the drought area is damaged with potential rises in August unless rain arrives. Marginal fruit and other crops also suffer though Iowa Missouri and southern Illinois have rain. Iowa corn is expected to be larger than usual.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Weather Bureau
Lower Michigan
Iowa
Missour
Iinois
Rep May Not Allowed To Have Visitors
Prestonburg Ky Dr John Archer said Rep Andrew J May remains about the same and resting easily but visitors are not permitted He is ill nearly three weeks after becoming sick just before a Senate war profits inquiry appearance and cannot sit up in bed Family would fill the house if allowed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestonburg
John Archer
Andrew J. May
Archer
May
Senate
Akron Man Enters Congressional Race
Akron man Harry Hartt Jr a candidate for Congress from the 1st District filed petitions to appear on the November ballot as an independent under the United Labor Party formed in June. Hartt a factory worker at Goodrich and active union member is the party’s first candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hartt, Jr
Akron
Nomiee
United Labor Party
Petiwok
Board of Elections
United Labor Party of America
Ak+ 10
Ohio
Marty Hartt
A FL Goodrich Company
University of Akron
Day Winners at Cascade Park Annual Field Day Event
The Elytia Recreation Society staged a Wednesday field day at Cascade Park directed by Leo Gast. Roosevelt beat Fly 14 4 and Hamilton beat McKinley 6 3 in boys softball. Winners claimed trophies in horseshoes, shuffleboard, croquet, and multiple junior and senior events with many participants from local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elytia Recreation
Cascade
Park
Hove
Leo Gast
Roosevelt
Fly
Hamilton
McKinley
Glass Aft Poulos
Heisman
Lee
Hard
Freeman
White
Janosky
Dockson
Sqsyard
Hardy
Conrad
Rick+ erson
Dickerson
Hardy-Hubbel
McNulty-McMan
Traleoff
AcNulty-McMan
McNulty-Carner
Brown
McMan
McNulty
Dickerson-Traicor
McNulty Gants
Rutter-Carner
Brown-Dickerson
Mees Nutty-Gants
MeMan-Carner
Harriman
Tillack
Williams
Fitzpatrick
Willams
Fitzpatrick Wort Leigsek
Tillack- Morris
McNulty-Corner
Kauffman-Guyeske
Guyeske-Kauffman
Rainey-Guyeske
Morris-Tillack
Fisher
Paonessa
Fisher-Fisher
Guyeske- Kauffman
Bruce-Yourlkvi
Rutter
Bier Bower
Ross
Traxler
Tittack
Dunn
Coghlan
Szabo
Sampsel
Burill-Runkle
Bruck-Tillack
Sampsel- Szabo
Tillack-Bruck
Simko-Carney
Sampsel-Szabo
Dallas
Runkle
Carney
Briad
Cook
Sampeel
Szabu
Permit Issued For Factory Addition
A building permit valued at $30,000 was issued to Milford River and Machinery for an industrial addition to the Ely plant at West River Scomet and Infirmary Road. Alex Altfeld, owner, confirms the project and notes that The Toran Company will perform construction work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford River
Wally We
Ely.4
West River Scomet and
Infirmary Road
Alex Altfeld
Ube Perma
To ¢ Company
Toran
Case of Two Children Turned Over to County Welfare Director
Cay pelee today turned over to only Child Welfare Director Carl. Woes the case of a brother and ser V2 and V6 years old, reportedly neglected by their mother. Police were called to a residence after neighbors reported concerns about the children's welfare. Investigators say the children were found alone and in need of care and shelter. The case is under investigation with the Welfare Director handling placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cay Pelee
Carl
Eomdace
Wren
Discharged From Armed Services John Evanich Svanino
John Evanich Svanino was discharged from the Army at Fort Meade Maryland after induction on August 11 1845 and discharge August 5 1946. He served within the continental United States and held rank of private at discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svanino
Wellington
Fort George G. Meade
Evanich
Continental
United States
July receipts report for Mayor's Office totals 1983
The mayor's office collected 1983 in July with 768 in fines 460 in court costs and 684 from traffic tickets according to a report by clerk Mrs Pearl Cuunle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Cuunle
Push Plans For Great Lakes Strike
National Maritime Union officials outlined strike plans in Cleveland as lake carriers and union leaders met in Washington to avert the August 15 walkout. Cleveland headquarters pressed talks for solidarity, seeking to expand picketing and gain support from neighboring units for an expanded shutdown. A separate note reports Mrs Jenny Soll of Elyria fined for reckless driving after a light truck incident on Gul Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
EEC Priver
Jinie Soll
B.D
Elyria
Fatal tablet overdose claims 17 year old in Neaut City
Coroner investigates death of Miss Joan Hershey age 17 who died in hospital from an overdose of sleeping tablets. Police and medical examiner work to determine cause and circumstances surrounding the incident in Neaut City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciyge Ral- Weeee
Joan Hershey
Atomic Bomb To Be Exploded 3000 Feet Under Water
Vice Admiral Blandy outlined plans to detonate an atomic bomb 3000 feet beneath Bikini atoll waters. Target ships would be towed and anchored near four to five islands in Bikini Lagoon, then held by northeast trade winds. If winds shift by April, the test may drive ships ashore near West Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bikiki
W. H. P. Blandy
Bikini Lagoon
Flandy
West Chatley
Nine Houses To Be Constructed In Lorain
A building permit was issued today by building inspector Hart Dickason for the first of a nine house project in Lorain. The partnership of Joe Mirigiano and Patley Teets will develop lots 14 and 17 in the Braman Allotment. The home is a pre fabricated Strathmoor No. 6i type. construction will be by Lorain contractor Joe Kavalec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Dickason
Joe Mirigiano
Patley Teets
Lorain
Braman
Strathmoor
Court actions filed for multiple divorces and a personal injury case
Gardner Lance of Avon Lake sues for divorce from Bar bara on neglect and cruelty. they wed July 6. Rachel Wyatt of Oberlin seeks divorce from Donald and restore Willis name. married 1942. Bertha M. Christian files for divorce from Charles. married 1631? and one child. Dorothy Hager of North Olmsted seeks divorce from Stanton for neglect and cruelty. married 1942. Iris Motley granted divorce from Otis on grounds of neglect. Mary U. Keough of Avon Lake sues Donald for divorce on neglect and cruelty. married 1935 with two children. Lizzie Enderte sues Harold Gould for 2300 dollars for injuries from Aug 12 14 in Broad and East Bridge streets collision with her husband William driving the other car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Lance
Avon Lake
Barbara
Rachel Wyatt
Oberlin
Donald
Willis
Bertha M. Christian
Charles
Dorothy Hager
North Olmsted
Stanton Nn
Mary U. Keough
Avon Take
Lizzie Enderte
Harold Gould
William
Broad and
East Bridge Streets
Markets Cleveland Livestock and Produce Report
Market notes show cattle at 2.34 to 3.08 per hundredweight with varied lots and active trade. hogs 6.0 to 7.2 per hundredweight, lighter weights and heavy cutters noted. Prices for beans greens cabbages celery and onions listed with multiple vendors and regional market references including Toledo and various farm items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
R. Caiveann
HOGA
Elaga
Dairy Judging Team Named for Lorain County
Wolf of the Columbia Station club Darch of the Amherst Sock Pr eclub and Matcham of the Brighton Junior Farmers formed the Lorain County H Club dairy judging team. They earned the top three places in yesterday’s county contest, judging Ayrshire cattle under the selection oversight of Carl Reeds, county agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Douglas Bareh
Lester Mateham
Lorain County
Féara
Wooster
Columbia Stations
Sait Club
Darch
Amherst Sock Pr Eclub
Matcham
Brighton Junior Farmers
Wotn
Carl Reeds
Trainmen Hurt When Two Freights Crash
Two Newark trainmen were injured when a wear-bound fast freight crashed into a local freight near Tobasco. D. G. Levingston 24 and Clyde Bowmen 27, both Newark, were hospitalized. Arthur Worthen 33 of Nashport was treated and released. Chester Frye and Charles Gamerdinger also received minor treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Tobasco
D. G. Levingston
Clyde Bowmen
Arthur Worthen
Nashport
Chester
Frye
Charles Gamerdinger
Doctor Hahn Found Slain in Spokane Apartment
Spokane police closed in on a solution to the stabbing death of Dr. Rudolph A. Hahn a 57 year old convicted abortionist found with five stab wounds at his apartment. Prosecuting Attorney Leslie M. Carroll said several persons were under suspicion and an arrest might occur this week. He called the murder planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Rudolph A. Hahn
Lesiie MM
Carroll
Salvage Crew Takes U S Freighter Into Port
Salvage crew from the Americaty Ranger boarded the American Farmer after she docked in Falmouth. The damaged freighter, abandoned after a collision, was towed and anchored amid overhead aircraft and small boats. A New Yorker aboard described the voyage as fun despite the hole in the port side and officials boarding for inspection. Credit valued at $4.5 million salvage prize drew attention as authorities handled the incident. Arthur Thome of Avon was fined $5 in police court for disorderly conduct after a Broad Street arrest at 2 36 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmouth. Tag
Agateanme
Farmer UW
Elizabete
William J. Riddle
Land's End
England
Arthur Thome
Avon
Broad Street
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Fruehaut
pRine i
Esate
regIne
J.R. Dall
Phane
Health
Elysian
SAG Tete
Pept
Amherst
Poa Doedioy Pecades
Shen Moor
Ated
Alviia Wag Venge
Rtng
Peepit
Neperdent Games
Algat Oh
United Praw
Ind
Suceny
Pexas Oil
Amer Power
Col Gas & Elevions Edison Toter
T&t Hee Power & Fight
Natl Power & Light
Amer T&t
Arhateas Gas
Long Star
Sedgeman
P.R. Smith & Co
John Evanich
Great Lakes
Iris Motley
Otis
Toledo
Wockety and
Bu Certo
Beskels
Dolden
Panzer and
Amnall
Pascal
Negas Reall
Barberi
Higa Manly
Bakkers
California
Byagete
Montly
Sudro-Curtis Ambulance
Hoctor
U. S
Avon Man
United Accessory Shop
Middle Avenue
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