Polio Cases Drop From Last Year Across Nation
United Press reports polio cases nationwide are well below last year’s peak. Idaho reports one of the worst outbreaks with sixty cases. Minnesota shows a drastic drop from 2049 to two cases. Delaware forms a committee after forty cases, mostly among children, and a North Dakota figure is cited as a reference point in epidemiologic trends.
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United Press
Idaho
Flite
Weirho
Theoughout
Delaware
Minneséta
Mixota
General Motors Picnic Set At Crystal Beach Park
General Motors employees plan a Saturday picnic at Crystal Beach Park near Vermilion City. The event opens with a 10:00 p.m. softball game, prize awards are scheduled, a basket lunch follows, and games and prizes for men, women, and children are listed with organizers for each activity.
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General Motors Corporation
Crystal Beach Park
Vermilion C
Ity Matris
Bill Simenosich
Phil Line
Sacock
Ray Bacon
G. Schiesz
H. Diat “Crim
Clair Riley
Richar Abbott
Bert Bilings
Joanne O'Donnell
Natalie Kaiser
Arthur Birchenough
Heat Wave Grips Midwest and Plains Regions
A four day hot spell pushed temperatures near 100 degrees across the Ricky Mountain area and northern Minnesota. The heat extended from Nebraska and Kansas to Michigan and Wisconsin with 90 degree readings in western Montana, Idaho, and surrounding states.
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Ricky Mountain
Minnesota
Pioneer teacher resumes duties at local school
Enrollment on the primary grades notes LeGreidh attended Statt Teaches at College of Oshkosh Wisconsin and taught vocational work at Bellevue Township Vogh Sheet in Mines before industry. He succeeds Robert Goodneh who taught at Clearview part Vrae leet sear and plans full-time industry work. Mrs Cannerr, graduate of Bowling Green State University, taught three years in Brie cw ay and six years at Loranety before marriage and has done substitute teaching in recent years.
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LeGreidh
College of Oshkosh
Wisessid
Bellevile Township
Robert Goodneh
Clearview
Sear
Undust
Loranety
K O C Opens Convention In Boston With Papal Message
Knights of Columbus formally opened their annual convention in Boston receiving a greeting from President and a papal benediction from Pope Pius XI. Archbishop Custuri presided at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross as Bishop Brady urged unity amid warnings against Germanism and the perils to faith.
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Boston
Olearly
Knights of Columbus
Prom
Tus XI
Matthew Fo
Brads
Yeu Lisheyy Beatty
Elaly Crose
Richred J. Custuni
Urady Sane
Death Records and Burial Notices From Local Ledger
Fragmented obituary notices report Nell and Bailey Copus y. Nell died Monday at home and was buried at Hookelily cemetery with many siblings and relatives named. Bailey Copus y died at Memorial Hospital Sandusky last Monday. funeral at Hester Funeral Home and burial in Oakland Cemetery.
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Jess Ball HY
Aley
Harnett Copus Y
Memorial Hogs Sandueky
Bailey
Por Bayley
Etyrid
Hester
Vun Sandusky
Oakland
Police Arrests Driver After Collision on Lodi Street
Steve Horkey, 34, of 840 West River Street, was arrested yesterday afternoon for driving while intoxicated after colliding with a parked car belonging to Sel Wernsterty on Lodi Street. He pleaded innocent at police court today and his case was continued for trial.
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Steve Horkey
West River Street
Sel Wernsterty
S49
Lodi Street
Praignet
Cetontiow
Street improvements and zoning change discussed by council
A city meeting reviewed a zoning ordinance to convert three lots on Cleveland Street between Edgewood and Loe Way to Commercial use. A street light proposal on Longfellow Street advanced, with details on new lanterns and wiring equipment. The discussion included public input and a first reading for the street work project to install a six inch pipe and entailed delays and equipment needs.
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Cleveland Street
Edgewood
Loe Wy
Etreet Light
Longfellow Street
Comicilman
Joly Kolopos
Tie Digituig Com
Gneluds
Vounell
Weiter
Hans
Pettad
Dale
Prack
Terry Glo
Aij Frehd
tElviia
Expect Convention To Approve Boost In T U Pensions
The 89th convention of the International Typographical Union was expected to approve a pension increase for retired members. A committee on laws was to recommend raising weekly pensions from 250 dollars to between 120 and 84 dollars per week, with the current rate at 120 dollars. The convention also approved six weeks of paid vacations for members.
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Colrveland
International Typosaraphical Unie
Oranvention
Washington Holiday Edges Out Normal Winter Scene
Fragmented text describes Washington in a holiday mood with officials departing, President at his desk, travel talk, and idle chatter about a quieter capital. Odd phrases imply seasonal reflections, political figures, and vague references to travel and public appearances amid a sleepy town ambiance.
Moose Prepare To Nominate Officers At Columbus Meet
Approximately 12.4 NCO visitors and members of the Supreme Lodge of the World Loyal Order of Moose gathered in Columbus for the five day 59th convention. Incumbent officers were slated for promotion. Roy Yoko of Narkersburg would become supreme governor, Lea W. Ryan of Bedford Pa to be replaced, and Walter S. Gibson of Oakland to be elevated to supreme prelate. Reports from the supreme secretary executive director and enrollment director were to be presented along with committee updates.
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Columbus
Loyal Order of Moose
Marshall Field
Chicago
Will Thoniake
Roy Yoko
Narkersburg
W. Wing
the World Order
Lea W. Ryan
Bedford
Walter S. Gibson
Oakland
Cal
Supreme Secretary
Seek Reason For Crash In Pacific
Honolulu investigators sought why the B 17 carrying George C Atcheson Jr and nine Army men crashed near Onhue Island. The plane’s fuel load supposedly allowed 15 hours of flight yet it landed 42 1/2 miles west of Onhue after head winds and bad weather. Vice Admiral Hall said search would continue 24 hours though hope for survivors was fading.
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Honolulu
George C. Atcheson Jr
Pacific
Thomas 1. Rider
Fortress
Kwajalein
Hawaii
T Fther
Onhue Island
John J. Hall
Atcheson
Autos Damaged In Collision At Middle Avenue
A police report details two separate collisions damaging vehicles. George Balak of 209 4th street and Rock White owned autos on Middle avenue and Fifth street. Balak stopped to turn when struck by Jacob’s southbound car. A second crash on Broad street involved Brandon Lich and John Haynes, Riverside Homes, damaging a car struck by a vehicle from the curb.
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George Balak
4Th. Street
Rock White
B.C. Jace
Maple Street
Middle Avenue
Fifth Street
Balak
Jacob
Brandon Lich
Amherst
Lavas
Tassage
Broad Street
John Haynes
Riverside Homes
Gasoline Explosion Kills Urbana Truck Driver
Springfield dispatch reports Chet Anderson, Urbana, was killed when his gasoline tanker exploded at Ohio Independent Oil Co. plant while pumping into three storage tanks. Firefighters contained the blaze as authorities estimated damage at 40,000 dollars. tanks held about 4,000 gallons. Cause remains undetermined.
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Springfield
Chet Anderson
Urbana
Ohie Independent Oil Co
Anderson
Himas
Markets Offerings and Livestock Prices Detail
Readable market items show homegrown produce and varieties with prices for apples, cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, peppers, potatoes, radishes, spinach, cucumbers, and more. Also included are livestock quotes for cattle, cows, lambs, sheep, and hogs with weight ranges and price bands reflecting market conditions.
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Bekta
Calif
U. SB. Nn Oj
Nize A
Ae Wei Hothouse
Automobile Blaze Sends Firemen To Louisiana Avenue Stop
Firemen rushed to a car fire on Louisiana avenue at the corner of Hroasdt and Wert last evening around 9 00 o clock. The blaze was caused by grease on the emergency brake and was reported under control after the brake adjustment. Carl Bieshe of Louisiana avenue operated the car.
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Carl Bieshe
Louisiana Avenue
Hroasdt
Wert Avenue
Ming
Higat
Children At Home Will Attend Fair
Supt Lloyd Ganble of Doron County Children's flame announces children will attend the fair. Details show Thursday attendance and list of participants, with emphasis on preliminary activities and preparation by the fair committee.
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Lloyd
Ganble
Doron County
Bee Wall
Cher
Ars
Bilbo Reported Growing Weaker
Bilbo's condition worsened as he faced progressive weakness and medical concerns. Reports note ongoing health deterioration and a recent jaw issue, with updates showing a decline in strength and activity.
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Bilbo
La Porte Boy 14 Missing Since Yesterday
La Porte authorities seek Donald Alexander a 14 year old missing youth since about 2 30 p m yesterday. He rode a bicycle from home near Rose dam and was believed to be swimming or possibly traveling to Columbus to visit his mother but checks found this unlikely. Sheriff deputies asked to aid search and Coast Guard divers were requested to sweep the dam river for drowning. He is five feet four inches tall, slender, tanned and wore blue overalls and a striped T shirt.
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Alexander
Columbus
Helen Steffens
Sherif
U. S. Coast Guard
Lorain
New Clearview Students Report for Opening Day
Elyria area prepares for the Clearview School opening on September 2 as 55th year begins. Arthur G. Huber, born 1880 in Milan, plans to enter ninth grade and return to barbering after years at Frank's shop. He and wife Mrs. Huber reside on Eighth street. Roy Murphy, age years, drowns in Licking river near Edgewater after slipping while paddling. Police report the tragedy at the bench near the summer resort.
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Elyria Township
Arthur G. Huber
Clearview School
Clearview
Sle
Milan
Eighth Street
Huber
Elyria Home For the
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Ohio
Zanesville
Roy Murphy
John Murphy
Licking River
Edgewater
Bench
Here
Lions Club and Ladies Meet Hear Fishing and Bird Short Films
Elyria Lions hosted the ladies for an evening of sound film shorts showing game fishing and bird hunting led by Ralph Montague of the local fire department. Announcements covered a Lions picnic at Noble's farm and a free eye testing service at the Lorain County Fair with Kathryne Hull administering Keystone Visual Survey Tele-binoculars to promote sight conservation.
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Elyria
Ralph Montague
Noble's Farm
Indian Matlow Road
Lions
Lorain County Fair
Kathryne Hull
Broken Windows At School Prompt Neglect Probe
Police linked three Roosevelt school window breakages to possible child neglect. Two boys and a 13 year old girl were identified. The girl’s family had the children left alone at night while the mother often stayed away late and the father was at work. Police will report to Police Chief Stankard.
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Roosevelt School
Husmané Society
Harold Ewing
Lorain
E. J. Stankard
Pickpocket Attack Wounds Man Near Roosevelt School
Steve Visilaski, 54, of 204 West River Street, told police a thief tried to rob him in the Wye yard at Roosevelt School, then struck him on the head around 10 p.m. causing a cut to the left temple. He was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital for treatment.
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Steve Visilaski
West River Street
Wye
Roosevelt School
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Elyria Woman Feels Loss As Club House Burns
Elyria resident Mrs. Alice Clark Oatman, longtime owner of the farm house that became Elyria Country Club, mourns the destruction of the club house by fire Saturday night. Her father Charles G. Clark ran a local candy store and bought the property from her mother's family, leaving it to Mrs. Oatman who lived there until its sale to the Elyria Country Club Company. She is the last surviving member of her family, with relatives buried nearby.
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Elyria
Elyria Country Club
Alice Clark Oatsman
Fourth Street
Charles G. Clark
Nater
Oatman
Permit Issued For W River St Home
James Furcon received a city building permit for a one story frame dwelling at 1908 West River Street. The 20 by 2 foot structure is valued at about 3200 dollars.
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W. River St. Home
James Furcon
West River Street
Court House Probate Totals and Divorce Actions
At the Court House John Kovacs Elyria died May 17 with estate about 6000 real estate 10000 and personal property and rent. James McGuire Elyria died August 8 estate about 18000 real estate 10000 and personal property left to widow Anna. A suit for divorce by Dwight Richards against Rose was dismissed. John McCurdy granted divorce from Minnie yesterday by Judge Guy B Findley for neglect. Max Hullman 125 East Bridge filed suit with Hartford Fire Insurance Co against Edward Witbeck Jr for 52150 damages from auto collision December 24 1946. Hullman seeks 2 and insurer 45950.
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John Kovacs
Elyria
James McGuire
Anna
John McCurdy
Minnie
Guy B. Findley
Max Hullman
East Bridge Street
Hartford Fire Insurance Cor
Coplaintiff Sainst
Edward Witbeck, Jr
Automobile Inn
Fuller Road Bridge
Hullman
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la Porte
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Barber
Lions Club
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the Standard Oil Co
Dwight Richards
Rose
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