Junior Fair Night crowns King and Queen at Wellington
The Lorain County Junior Fair celebrated its third annual Junior Fair Night with a grand parade led by Boyd and Myron Kolbe. Pat Cox and Allen Gordon were named King and Queen, joined by court members Janice Jones, Margaret Nestor, Ronald Baker, and Russ Grills. Scholarships were awarded to Holly Simsic, Janice Jones, and Clyde Archer, while Miss Leidheiser announced fashion winners amid runway styles and a greased pig contest drew cheers. The evening featured bands, square dance displays, and a fireworks finale.
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Wellington
Lorain County
Boyd McConnell
Myron E. Kolbe
Pat Cox
Mechanic St. Grafton
Allen Gordon
R.D. 2
Janice Jones
Margaret Nestor
New London
Ronald Baker
Russ Grills
Oberlin
Pat
Allen
Grafton Library
Grafton
Keystone High School
Penfield Co-Op Farmers
Madame Paulina
Paul Leidheiser
Lorain County Agricultural Extension Service
Linda Raybuck
Jon
Jam Jones
The
Penfield Jolly Stitchers
Two Burglaries Foiled in One Night Nab Suspect
Sheriff deputies halted two burglaries within hours. A suspect, James Frederick Gilliam, 26, Oberlin, was captured after a chase around the State Liquor Store area while a second group fled into the woods. Nine cases of whiskey were recovered from an abandoned car. A separate pursuit on Route 118 led to three portable TVs stolen from J. D. Jones store.
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Sheriff's
Fred C. Walker
O'Neil
Walker
James Frederick Gilliam
Lincoln St
Oberlin
Gilliam
Wiliam Ceresi
Clement Ave
Maple Heights
Pick 'N Pay
Lt. Walker
Lorain
Waller
Leroy White
Hilliard Ackerson
Charles Dugger
George Szilvacy
Rt. 118
Rt. 113
Speedway
J. D. Jones Furniture and
Apprance
Dagger
Cleveland
Area Wheat Vote Says No Quota
Lorain County farmers rejected 1962 wheat marketing quotas with 13 against and 11 in favor, while 18 votes were challenged. In Huron County 136 opposed and 65 supported, with a turnout twice that of last year. Erie County backed the program 63 to 52, and two challenged votes in that county will be decided later today.
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Lorain County
Huron County
Erie County
Ohio wheat quota referendum falls short of two thirds
In Columbus Ohio the majority of 544 wheat farmers voted in favor of Kennedy’s 1962 wheat crop Marketing quotas but Ohio failed to reach the required two thirds. The tally was 5326 for and 4467 against within campaign outcomes.
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Columbus
UPI
Ohio
Kennedy
Rev C W Bergler Area Pastor Dies in Elyria
The Rev Charles W Bergler pastor of Church of God North Ridgeville died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 4 am age 62 He oversaw three parish churches in the district Surviving wife two sons and two daughters nine grandchildren and siblings Inurnment planned at Ridgeville Cemetery with services Monday at 2 pm at North Ridgeville Church of God Additional details include residence at 6490 Madison Ave and body at Wainwright Funeral Home with viewing options.
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Charles W. Bergler
Church of God
North Ridgeville
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Bergler
Warsaw
Poland
Madison Ave
Thelma
Charles W. Bergler Jr
Saginaw
Mich
Timothy D
Lois McGlashen
Kala- Mmazoo
Beverly Williams
Covington
Erinie
Oscar
Detroit
Emma Jews
Port Huron
Johanna Ainsworth
Rocky River
Clarence
Glare
North Ridgeville Church
Weed Contest Sets National Quota With Votes Across Rougham
In Rougham England an old people’s club poll on the weed contest drew 214199 votes or 794 percent in favor and 54687 votes against. The nationwide proposal aligns with marketing quotas for the ninth year. Commercial wheat farmers had complained the quotas harmed their prospects while weeds appear in gardens and flowers show outcomes.
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Rougham
England
UPD
Rougham Old People’s Club
Jin
Tax Deadline Approaches in Lorain County
Lorain County Treasurer C. C. Schmitzens warned taxpayers they have until Monday to pay real estate and public utilities taxes without a 10 percent penalty. By yesterday's close, $5,631.29 had been collected of the $38 million expected.
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Lorain County
C. C. Schmitzens
Jenne Uses Cadillac Starter Gate At County Fair
Wellington report details Bud Jenne of Amherst controlling five harness horses from a Cadillac starter car at a county fair heat. A tire issue delayed the start, but Jenne and assistant James Childress managed the five across the gate, with Lorain County 4H band entertaining patrons. Jenne, a four-year starter and four-month seasonal worker, breeds Standardbreds and owns 43 harness racers, with a $23,000 Harrisburg yearling sale high.
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Wellington
Bud Jenne
North Ridge Rd. Ambherst
Jenne
County Fair
Cadillac
Victio
Lorain County
James Childress
Park Ave. Amherst
Childress
Harrisburg
Ohio
Publicity Chief Named By Dems for Neeson Campaign
Mrs. Ted Seward named press and publicity chairman for mayoral candidate Charles V. Neeson by campaign chairman Robert C. Lloyd. Elyria resident and mother of two, she has led local civic efforts, chaired groups, and served as secretary of the Catholic Daughters of America and St. Jude Altar and Rosary Society. They live at 1502 Gulf Rd and attend St. Jude's Church.
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Ted Seward
Charles V. Neeson
Robert C. Lloyd
St. Xavier Mission Circle
INT
Catholic Daughters of America
Elyria Woman's Club
Richard
Douglas
Gulf Rd
St.Jude's Church
Language Leads To $15 Fine In Elyria Disorder Case
Harry Tarry 21 of 1716 West 19th Street Elyria was fined $15 and costs in Elyria Municipal Court after police observed him using vile language near a car at Ford Avenue and Vulcan Street. He was arrested when they found him continuing the disorderly behavior after being ordered to leave. A beer bottle was hurled at the patrol car as he was placed inside.
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Harry Tarry
West
St. Elyria
Elyria
Tarry
Wford Ave
Vulcan St
Narros
Campaign Aims Set By GOP for Elyrias City Race
The Republican party planned a campaign focus on Elyrias future needs and potential issues. A meeting on Wednesday appointed Fred B. Sanford as campaign manager for the candidates committee. The gathering marked the start of a series with veteran officials and new candidates. Mayor Oscar G. Dunn urged voters to back Republicans for other city offices to ensure compatible leadership.
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Elyrias
Fred B. Sanford
Oscar G. Dunn
Sine Mayor
Repub Eans
Store Union Meeting Postponed in Cleveland and New York
The Retail Store Emale Union in Cleveland and Quality Discount Store in New York postponed their meeting indefinitely with Local 880 President Cecil B. Dunlap. Plans to meet next week were canceled amid unclear developments. Police reported activity near a scene involving union plans for expansion and a utility pole blocking front access, with no charges clearly filed.
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Cecil B. Dunlap
Ale Union
Cleveland
New York
Dunlap
Local 880
Mint
Home of Ex
McElyria
Union
Northernland
Ohio
theBig Casino
Tunion
Lorain County Fair crowns royalty on final stretch
On the final day of the Lorain County Fair in Wellington, attendance neared 100000 after a four day total of 73900 with harness racing and auto thrill shows. Pat Cox and Alen Gordon were named Junior Fair king and queen, Oberlin’s a fairboard veteran won the 1961 Mr Fair title, and Hollis W. Keighley was honored with the Memorial Award for long service.
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Wellington
Oberlin
Fair Board
C. L. Hill
Hollis W. Keighley
Chronicle-Telegram
Clair L. Hill
Hill
J. Don Miller
C-T
Keighley
Lorain County
Merritt Parker
Dale Nell
Myron Kolbe
Dennis Chambers
Bu ’N Spur Saddle Club
Dennis
Frank Chambers
Ford Rd
Elyria
Angus Is Fair Champ at Lorain County Fair
Wellington 1030 pound Angus steer was heavyweight champ in the Lorain County Fair steer show. Grand champion owned and reared by Russell Grills of Oberlin 4H Club. Reserve grand went to 1010 pound Hereford owned by Robbie Gibson of Oberlin 4-H. Showmanship awards earned by George Phillips Firelands FFA Grills and Dick Remshak Ridgeline Aggies.
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Wellington
Lorain County
Russell Grills
Oberlin
Hereford
Robbie Gibson
George Phillips
Firelands Ffa
Grills
Dick Remshak
Ridgeline Aggies
Lorain County Fair schedule highlights events
Lorain County Fair program lists a 2 p.m. steer sale and Junior Fair show ring, a 4 p.m. Suburban Hot Stove League baseball finals, and an 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. International Auto Daredevil show in the grandstand.
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Lorain County
Winner in Jail Loser in Hospital After Brief Fight
LeRoy McNear 53 of 12 North Logan St was jailed after a fight at Big Casing Cafe Woodford Ave. Kathleen Fluker 26 fled the scene and was believed in Cleveland. McNear suffered a brain injury and was admitted in critical condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital following the early morning incident.
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Jeily
Elyria Memorial Hospital
LeRoy McNear
North Logan St
Woodford Ave
Anneau
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Mr. Fair
Future Farmers of America
Pat and
Clyde Archer
Helen Wise
Lorain County Agricultural Society
Holly Simsic
Wittenberg College
LaGrange
Janice
Ohio State University
Clyde
OSU
Judy Jajack
Jane At
Bennie Walters
Russell Knapp
Richard Raab
Don Griffith
Firelands
Fred Eppley
Elshna
Trail Blazers
Judy Cobb
Tom Ternes
Sue Blakeslee
Dan Ternes
Cheryl Walker
Agricultural Society
C. W. Bergler
the Chronicle- Telegram
Scioto Downs
Canton
Dems
GOP
Elyria, Ohio
Don Miller
Hollis Reighley
Fair
Airgrounds
Susan Thomson
Garston Rd
John Born
Henrietta
Bill Yarosch
Penfield
Ken Yarosch
Jim Burge
Bill Rollin
Tod Forbush
Pittsfield
Camden
Angus
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